2026 NPPES data Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1740817337 MD
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COREY MELANCON, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician in BATON ROUGE, 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 227

What the federal data shows

COREY MELANCON, MD filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.

119
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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COREY MELANCON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

119 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

COREY MELANCON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 COREY MELANCON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2020

NPI 1740817337

Primary specialty

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

837 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

119 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 227

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

COREY MELANCON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70809, with a listed phone of (225) 374-1410. NPI 1740817337 was issued on 03/24/2020. 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 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.3%. 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.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 837 enrolled providers across 45 states and an average of 227 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

8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

Provider Details

NPI 1740817337
Specialty Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where COREY MELANCON, MD 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.

ASCENSION EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, LLC
NAPOLEONVILLE, LA
PROFESSIONAL EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC
WALKER, 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.

119
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
119
Total Day Supply
913
Generic Drug Cost
$909
Opioid Claims
23 (19.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 40, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What COREY MELANCON, MD 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
20
Cefdinir
15
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
14
Methocarbamol
11

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

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How COREY MELANCON, MD fits within the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

837
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
45
States with Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
227
Avg Claims per Provider

COREY MELANCON, MD's 119 claims are below the specialty average of 227.

Nearby Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COREY MELANCON, MD's specialty?
COREY MELANCON, MD specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does COREY MELANCON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, COREY MELANCON, MD wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is COREY MELANCON, MD located?
COREY MELANCON, MD is located at 8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70809. Phone: (225) 374-1410.
What is COREY MELANCON, MD's NPI number?
COREY MELANCON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740817337, issued on 03/24/2020.
Does COREY MELANCON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, COREY MELANCON, MD had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.3%.
How many Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 837 Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 45 states in the US. The average Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 227 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does COREY MELANCON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, COREY MELANCON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cefdinir, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does COREY MELANCON, MD accept Medicare?
COREY MELANCON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 119 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify COREY MELANCON, MD's credentials?
COREY MELANCON, MD's NPI is 1740817337 with credentials MD. 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.
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.

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

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