2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1922099340 MD
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MELVIN LAW, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
154
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Industry payments
$3.4K
43 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELVIN LAW, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 154 claims across 51 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $3.4K across 43 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELVIN LAW, MD filed 154 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELVIN LAW, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELVIN LAW, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/03/2005

NPI 1922099340

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

154 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Tennessee

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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).

MELVIN LAW, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1922099340. 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.

MELVIN LAW, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 395 WALLACE RD, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211, with a listed phone of (615) 329-0333. NPI 1922099340 was issued on 11/03/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAW 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 154 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.5%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

395 WALLACE RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Provider Details

NPI 1922099340
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/03/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELVIN LAW, 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.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PC
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN

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 MELVIN LAW, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.4K

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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.

154
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
160
Total Day Supply
4,272
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
50 (32.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 28, 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.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
23
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
23
Meloxicam
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Methocarbamol
15

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How MELVIN LAW, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

MELVIN LAW, MD's 154 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELVIN LAW, MD's specialty?
MELVIN LAW, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELVIN LAW, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELVIN LAW, MD wrote 154 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is MELVIN LAW, MD located?
MELVIN LAW, MD is located at 395 WALLACE RD, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211. Phone: (615) 329-0333.
What is MELVIN LAW, MD's NPI number?
MELVIN LAW, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922099340, issued on 11/03/2005.
Does MELVIN LAW, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELVIN LAW, MD had 50 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELVIN LAW, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELVIN LAW, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELVIN LAW, MD accept Medicare?
MELVIN LAW, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 154 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELVIN LAW, MD's credentials?
MELVIN LAW, MD's NPI is 1922099340 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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