Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Marc Melcher, MD, PHD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Transplant Surgery Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1003870486
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
725 Welch RD
Palo Alto, CA 943041601
(650) 497-8000
fax (650) 723-3997

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2024
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A73407
Medicaid
CA #00A734070

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003870486. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
357
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$134,237
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 228 60 $91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 58 46 $76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 35 $113
47135 Transplantation of donor liver 16 16 $4,140
50360 Transplantation of donor kidney 14 14 $2,727

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Palo Alto Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,065
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
TransMedics, INC. 2 $2,759.19
Ethicon US, LLC 3 $305.43

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$2,759
Food and Beverage
$305

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
759
Patients
219
Total drug cost
$54,466
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 157 39 $792
Famotidine Generic 87 21 $1,626
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 80 28 $894
Valganciclovir Hcl Generic 76 29 $9,648
Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) Brand 52 11 $31,909
Nystatin Generic 51 28 $2,310
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 32 0 $270
Carvedilol Generic 31 11 $484
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 31 12 $544
Prednisone Generic 31 11 $539

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Marc Melcher's medical specialty?
Dr. Marc Melcher practices Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Marc Melcher practice?
Dr. Marc Melcher practices at 725 Welch RD, Palo Alto, CA 943041601. Office phone: 6504978000.
What is Dr. Marc Melcher's NPI?
Dr. Marc Melcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003870486, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Marc Melcher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Marc Melcher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Marc Melcher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.