2026 NPPES data Phlebology Physician NPI 1730166992 MD
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MATTHEW MELIN, MD

Phlebology Physician in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. 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
270
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Phlebology Physician avg: 463
Industry payments
$64.92
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW MELIN, MD is a Phlebology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCHESTER, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 270 claims across 117 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $64.92 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATTHEW MELIN, MD filed 270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MATTHEW MELIN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2005

NPI 1730166992

Primary specialty

Phlebology Physician

Rare

274 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

270 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 463

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Phlebology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Phlebology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Phlebology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Phlebology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Phlebology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Phlebology 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.

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MATTHEW MELIN, MD is a Phlebology Physician provider practicing in ROCHESTER, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730166992. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MATTHEW MELIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Phlebology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905, with a listed phone of (507) 284-2511. NPI 1730166992 was issued on 12/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELIN 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 270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. 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.

Phlebology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 274 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 463 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

200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905

Provider Details

NPI 1730166992
Specialty Phlebology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/29/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW MELIN, 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.

MAYO CLINIC
ROCHESTER, MN

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MATTHEW MELIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$65

Largest payer

Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

270
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
381
Total Day Supply
9,635
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
150

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.85
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 48, 75-84: 40, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
71
Metronidazole
70
Doxycycline Hyclate
24
Doxycycline Monohydrate
21
Gabapentin
18
Cephalexin
13

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

Phlebology Physician Overview

How MATTHEW MELIN, MD fits within the Phlebology Physician landscape nationally.

274
Phlebology Physician Providers in US
43
States with Phlebology Physician
463
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW MELIN, MD's 270 claims are below the specialty average of 463.

Nearby Phlebology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW MELIN, MD's specialty?
MATTHEW MELIN, MD specializes in Phlebology Physician and practices in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does MATTHEW MELIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW MELIN, MD wrote 270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is MATTHEW MELIN, MD located?
MATTHEW MELIN, MD is located at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
What is MATTHEW MELIN, MD's NPI number?
MATTHEW MELIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730166992, issued on 12/29/2005.
How many Phlebology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 274 Phlebology Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Phlebology Physician provider writes 463 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW MELIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW MELIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Metronidazole, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW MELIN, MD accept Medicare?
MATTHEW MELIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 270 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW MELIN, MD's credentials?
MATTHEW MELIN, MD's NPI is 1730166992 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.

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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