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
- Primary practice
-
725 Welch RD
Palo Alto, CA 943041601
(650) 497-8000
fax (650) 723-3997
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.