Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ryland Melford, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Laguna Hills, CA

  • NPI 1598874869
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
24012 Calle de la Plata, Suite 230
Laguna Hills, CA 926533621
(949) 837-1578
fax (949) 837-8154

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 22, 2012
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A104779

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598874869. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,456
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$240,204
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 457 351 $9
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 381 199 $139
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 281 189 $16
93297 Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days 226 24 $27
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 154 49 $126
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 127 120 $224
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 108 26 $54
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 84 81 $73
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 73 24 $32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 69 58 $99

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 181. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$764
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 10 $166.79
BIOTRONIK INC. 1 $82.29
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC. 3 $72.48
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2 $52.44
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. 3 $48.20
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $47.75
Novo Nordisk Inc 2 $45.55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $40.71
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $33.27
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc. 2 $32.82
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC 1 $21.68
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc 1 $21.26
PFIZER INC. 1 $20.67
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $18.55
Amgen Inc. 1 $17.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$764

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,474
Patients
411
Total drug cost
$355,958
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 188 52 $2,462
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 171 44 $2,195
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 164 36 $176,301
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 144 43 $160,276
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 131 37 $2,671
Lisinopril Generic 126 32 $1,068
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 83 30 $581
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 78 20 $1,341
Carvedilol Generic 65 17 $654
Losartan Potassium Generic 62 21 $1,574

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ryland Melford's medical specialty?
Dr. Ryland Melford practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Laguna Hills, CA.
Where does Dr. Ryland Melford practice?
Dr. Ryland Melford practices at 24012 Calle de la Plata, Laguna Hills, CA 926533621. Office phone: 9498371578.
What is Dr. Ryland Melford's NPI?
Dr. Ryland Melford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598874869, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ryland Melford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ryland Melford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ryland Melford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.