ELIAS R MELHEM MD
NPI 1932145984
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Baltimore, MD
About Elias R Melhem Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ELIAS R MELHEM MD (NPI 1932145984) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D46011) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (1988).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Other Identifiers 2
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Elias R Melhem Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Ct scan head or brain without contrast
Ct scan head or brain without contrast
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast
Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml
Mri scan of blood vessels of head before and after contrast
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast
Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast
Mri scan of brain with contrast
Mri scan of brain without contrast
Mri scan of brain without contrast
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
This service was performed 91 times for 88 patientsA CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsA CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.
This service was performed 18 times for 18 patientsA CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsA CT scan of the lower spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed images of your lower back area, helping to detect conditions like fractures, infections, or tumors. It's painless and generally quick.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsA CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.
This service was performed 23 times for 23 patientsGadobutrol is a contrast agent used during MRI scans to help provide clearer images. It's injected into your vein before the scan. This helps doctors to see certain areas more clearly for better diagnosis. It's generally safe with few side effects.
This service was performed 6,267 times for 78 patientsAn MRI scan of the head's blood vessels before and after contrast involves capturing detailed images of these vessels. A harmless dye (contrast) is used to enhance these images, helping doctors identify any abnormalities more clearly. No radiation is involved.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAn MRI scan of the head's blood vessels without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the blood vessels in your head. This helps doctors diagnose conditions such as stroke, aneurysm, or other vascular disorders.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAn MRI scan of the eye socket, face, and/or neck uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of these areas. Contrast dye helps highlight specific tissues for clearer pictures. It's non-invasive, aids in detecting abnormalities, and guides treatment plans.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsAn MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
This service was performed 98 times for 93 patientsAn MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
This service was performed 130 times for 116 patientsAn MRI scan of the brain with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. A dye is injected into a vein to enhance the images. The scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of your brain, helping to identify abnormalities or diseases.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsAn MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
This service was performed 83 times for 83 patientsAn MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
This service was performed 67 times for 67 patientsAn MRI scan of the lower spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses magnetic fields to generate detailed images of your lower spine. A contrast agent is injected to enhance these images, helping doctors see issues more clearly.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsAn MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.
This service was performed 29 times for 29 patientsAn MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.
This service was performed 121 times for 121 patientsAn MRI scan of the middle spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine, both before and after a contrast dye is injected. The dye helps to highlight certain structures, providing a clearer picture for diagnosis.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsAn MRI scan of the middle spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. This helps doctors identify any abnormalities or issues in your spinal canal. No dye is used in this procedure.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsAn MRI scan of the upper spinal canal before and after contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. Contrast dye is injected to enhance these images, providing clearer visuals for accurate diagnosis.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsAn MRI scan of the upper spinal canal before and after contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. Contrast dye is injected to enhance these images, providing clearer visuals for accurate diagnosis.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsAn MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsAn MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.
This service was performed 56 times for 56 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $23.52 for a new patient copayment and $18.86 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 21201 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $94.08
- Minimum New Patient Price $60.73
- Maximum New Patient Price $183.44
- Average New Patient Copayment $23.52
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.18
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.86
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $75.47
- Minimum Established Patient Price $19.6
- Maximum Established Patient Price $149.17
- Average Established Patient Copayment $18.86
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.9
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.29
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
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Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Elias Melhem is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
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| THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 | (215) 955-6000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1932145984, enumerated as an "individual" on June 20, 2006.
The provider is located at 22 S GREENE ST, DEPT OF RADIOLOGY BALTIMORE, MD 21201 and the phone number is (410) 328-3477.
Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0202X and a focus in Diagnostic Radiology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Elias Melhem is affiliated with: THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
