GREGORY A MELTON DO
NPI 1962923540
Hospitalist in Springfield, MO

Active since July 04, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1235 E CHEROKEE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804(417) 820-2600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 15, 2023, Nov 12, 2021, May 30, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Gregory A Melton Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GREGORY A MELTON DO (NPI 1962923540) is an individual hospitalist provider in Springfield, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2018032439) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Lebanon, and maintains a secondary practice location in Branson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962923540
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameGREGORY A MELTONCredential: DO
Location Address1235 E CHEROKEE STSpringfield, MO 65804-2203
Mailing Address1235 E Cherokee StSpringfield, MO 65804-2203 · (417) 820-2600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2023
NPI 1962923540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2018032439
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
1235 E CHEROKEE ST, Springfield, MO 65804

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1525 Branson Landing BlvdBranson, MO 65616-2052 · Phone (417) 335-7000 · Fax (417) 334-1507

Accepted Insurance

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

Gregory A Melton Do 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.

PECOS PAC ID5294078853
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190522001399
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
285 services280 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
41 services41 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
19 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mercy Hospital Lebanon

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260059
Location100 Hospital DriveLebanon, MO 65536 · Laclede County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Springfield

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260065
Location1235 E CherokeeSpringfield, MO 65804 · Greene County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Aurora

Critical Access Hospitals · Aurora, MO
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number261316
Location500 Porter AvenueAurora, MO 65605 · Lawrence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital - Cassville

Critical Access Hospitals · Cassville, MO
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number261317
Location94 Main StreetCassville, MO 65625 · Barry County
Emergency services

Mercy St Francis Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Mountain View, MO
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261335
Location100 West Highway 60, PO Box 82Mountain View, MO 65548 · Howell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65804 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Emergency Medicine
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Anesthesiology
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Speech-Language Pathologist
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Physician Assistant
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gregory Melton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Melton is 1962923540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2017.

Where is Gregory Melton located?

Gregory Melton practices at 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804. The listed phone number is (417) 820-2600.

What is Gregory Melton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Gregory Melton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gregory Melton is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Gregory Melton accept?

Health plans from Medica list Gregory Melton as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Gregory Melton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gregory Melton is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Lebanon, Mercy Hospital Springfield, Mercy Hospital Aurora, Mercy Hospital - Cassville and Mercy St Francis Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gregory Melton was last updated on June 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.