2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1629698436 MD
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MICHAEL MELSON, MD

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in BREVARD, North Carolina. 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
125
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 579

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL MELSON, MD filed 125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in BREVARD, North Carolina.

125
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.

MICHAEL MELSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

125 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL MELSON, 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 MICHAEL MELSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2020

NPI 1629698436

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,267 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

125 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 579

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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).

MICHAEL MELSON, MD is a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in BREVARD, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1629698436. 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.

MICHAEL MELSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 89 HOSPITAL DR, BREVARD, NC, 28712, with a listed phone of (828) 258-8800. NPI 1629698436 was issued on 04/22/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELSON 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 125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K 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.

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,267 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 579 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

89 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712

Provider Details

NPI 1629698436
Specialty Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/22/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL MELSON, 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.

EMERGEORTHO PA
ASHEVILLE, NC
PROACTIVE THERAPY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
MARION, NC

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.

125
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
131
Total Day Supply
3,409
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
33% female / 67% male

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How MICHAEL MELSON, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,267
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
579
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL MELSON, MD's 125 claims are below the specialty average of 579.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MELSON.

Compare Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL MELSON, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL MELSON, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in BREVARD, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL MELSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL MELSON, MD wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL MELSON, MD located?
MICHAEL MELSON, MD is located at 89 HOSPITAL DR, BREVARD, NC, 28712. Phone: (828) 258-8800.
What is MICHAEL MELSON, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL MELSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629698436, issued on 04/22/2020.
How many Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,267 Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 579 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MICHAEL MELSON, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL MELSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL MELSON, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL MELSON, MD's NPI is 1629698436 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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