Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melinda Hart, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Cullman, AL
- NPI 1174528020
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1890 Al Highway 157, Suite 300
Cullman, AL 350583601
(256) 737-8000
fax (256) 737-8058
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 16, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #25162
- Medicaid
- AL #051553847
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174528020. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,543
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$236,182
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 592 | 233 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 466 | 229 | $10 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 447 | 234 | $118 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 396 | 217 | $13 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 313 | 45 | $59 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 264 | 168 | $84 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 260 | 119 | $9 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 211 | 134 | $8 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 203 | 203 | $121 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 200 | 119 | $16 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 60× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$353
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 4 | $95.40 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 3 | $53.23 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 3 | $53.16 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $31.20 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $30.19 | |
| MEDICOMP INC | 1 | $23.23 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $21.80 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $16.17 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $15.10 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $13.97 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,093
Patients
1,082
Total drug cost
$71,208
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 492 | 140 | $8,941 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 396 | 99 | $6,692 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 361 | 100 | $2,753 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 347 | 93 | $3,015 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 334 | 90 | $6,248 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 300 | 80 | $10,378 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 262 | 71 | $6,055 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 243 | 63 | $4,894 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 240 | 64 | $4,765 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 216 | 41 | $4,319 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melinda Hart's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Hart practices Internal Medicine Physician in Cullman, AL.
Where does Dr. Melinda Hart practice?
Dr. Melinda Hart practices at 1890 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 350583601. Office phone: 2567378000.
What is Dr. Melinda Hart's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Hart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174528020, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Hart accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Hart accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Hart commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.