2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1225415755 M.D.
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CALEB MELANCON, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
481
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
78.3892/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CALEB MELANCON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.3892/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 481 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.3892/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
481
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CALEB MELANCON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CALEB MELANCON, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2015

NPI 1225415755

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

481 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

78.3892/100 4.710799999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Louisiana

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.3892/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 78.3892/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.4%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 78.3892/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CALEB MELANCON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1401 FOUCHER ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70115, with a listed phone of (504) 210-4472. NPI 1225415755 was issued on 05/05/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELANCON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 481 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.3892/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 65.7433, Cost 66.3478), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1401 FOUCHER ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Provider Details

NPI 1225415755
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/05/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.3892
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
65.7433
Quality
66.3478
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CALEB MELANCON, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CRESCENT CITY PHYSICIANS INC
NEW ORLEANS, LA
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
NEW ORLEANS, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

481
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
842
Total Day Supply
20,778
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
17 (3.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
116

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.79
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 69, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CALEB MELANCON, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
33
Pantoprazole Sodium
30
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
26
Prednisone
25
Eliquis
Apixaban
22
Levofloxacin
21
Atorvastatin Calcium
18
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
17
Metoprolol Succinate
13
Amiodarone Hcl
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How CALEB MELANCON, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s 481 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MELANCON.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s specialty?
CALEB MELANCON, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CALEB MELANCON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CALEB MELANCON, M.D. wrote 481 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
What is CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CALEB MELANCON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.3892/100 (Quality: 65.7433, Cost: 66.3478). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CALEB MELANCON, M.D. located?
CALEB MELANCON, M.D. is located at 1401 FOUCHER ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70115. Phone: (504) 210-4472.
What is CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225415755, issued on 05/05/2015.
Does CALEB MELANCON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CALEB MELANCON, M.D. had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CALEB MELANCON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Pantoprazole Sodium, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CALEB MELANCON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CALEB MELANCON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 481 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s credentials?
CALEB MELANCON, M.D.'s NPI is 1225415755 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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