Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Melton, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Moultrie, GA

  • NPI 1457327454
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4 Live Oak CT.
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 985-1080
fax (229) 890-9743
Mailing address
Po Box 2876
Moultrie, GA 317762876

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2025
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #035697

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457327454. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
375
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$35,501
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 119 77 $80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 57 47 $52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 36 34 $122
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 35 34 $78
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 33 15 $48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 30 30 $156
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $169
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 17 17 $157
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 17 17 $94
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 13 13 $176

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 40. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$255
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 1 $70.94
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $58.08
Monaghan Medical Corporation 1 $28.45
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. 1 $22.99
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 1 $22.60
Northgate Technologies, Inc. 1 $20.85
Cgg Medical Inc 1 $16.76
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC 1 $14.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$255

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
388
Patients
195
Total drug cost
$11,711
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 93 26 $922
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 51 14 $488
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 47 47 $577
Sucralfate Generic 34 11 $1,287
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 33 33 $2,601
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 29 0 $788
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 19 $168
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 18 0 $318
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 18 18 $264
Ursodiol Generic 18 0 $1,664

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Melton's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Melton practices Surgery Physician in Moultrie, GA.
Where does Dr. Howard Melton practice?
Dr. Howard Melton practices at 4 Live Oak CT., Moultrie, GA 31768. Office phone: 2299851080.
What is Dr. Howard Melton's NPI?
Dr. Howard Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457327454, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Melton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Melton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Melton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.