Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Melton, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Augusta, GA

  • NPI 1528683711
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1120 15Th St
Augusta, GA 309120004
(706) 721-2273
Mailing address
440 Vaughn RD
Martinez, GA 309078916

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #11998

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528683711. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,854
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 20 $981.54
Intrinsic Therapeutics 2 $304.73
Bone Support Inc. 1 $135.90
Next Science LLC 1 $133.09
Team 1, Llc 3 $109.64
Spine Wave, Inc. 1 $104.17
PolyNovo North America LLC 1 $24.40
Globus Medical, Inc. 1 $23.63
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. 1 $23.43
Stryker Corporation 1 $13.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,822
Travel and Lodging
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
38
Patients
25
Total drug cost
$427
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 14 14 $232
Meloxicam Generic 12 0 $36
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 11 $159

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Melton's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Melton practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Augusta, GA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Melton practice?
Dr. Christopher Melton practices at 1120 15Th St, Augusta, GA 309120004. Office phone: 7067212273.
What is Dr. Christopher Melton's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528683711, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Melton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Melton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.