Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Meli, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • NPI 1669589362
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2122 W Cypress Creek RD Ste 202
Fort Lauderdale, FL 333091868
(954) 324-7711
fax (954) 669-1160

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 10, 2024
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME0057725

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669589362. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,860
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$220,157
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7331 Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 4,123 40 $20
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 1,248 24 $17
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 339 107 $58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 220 120 $91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 208 126 $47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 154 112 $129
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 125 39 $1
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 121 82 $35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 105 105 $170
73000 X-ray of collar bone 56 53 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Fort Lauderdale Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 42× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
488
Patients
343
Total drug cost
$5,746
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Celecoxib Generic 150 103 $3,482
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 95 50 $1,210
Tramadol Hcl Generic 68 58 $220
Ibuprofen Generic 47 33 $284
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 39 29 $103
Meloxicam Generic 36 20 $155
Methylprednisolone Generic 30 29 $228
Prednisone Generic 23 21 $64

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Meli's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Meli practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Where does Dr. Paul Meli practice?
Dr. Paul Meli practices at 2122 W Cypress Creek RD Ste 202, Fort Lauderdale, FL 333091868. Office phone: 9543247711.
What is Dr. Paul Meli's NPI?
Dr. Paul Meli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669589362, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Meli accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Meli accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Meli commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7331); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.