Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melvin Parnell, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Metairie, LA

  • NPI 1871548933
  • MIPS 64.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3600 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 700064230
(504) 309-6500
fax (504) 309-6585

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 29, 2015
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #015829
Medicaid
LA #1363286

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871548933. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
894
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$40,092
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 410 54 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 160 82 $87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 132 56 $121
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 56 37 $73
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes 46 22 $27
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 39 21 $64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 38 28 $39
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 13 11 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Metairie Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,303
Patients
420
Total drug cost
$14,943
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 464 186 $5,477
Celecoxib Generic 177 59 $3,953
Prednisone Generic 140 33 $620
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 107 32 $1,113
Gabapentin Generic 89 27 $760
Meloxicam Generic 74 32 $263
Naproxen Generic 58 22 $737
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 42 0 $465
Tramadol Hcl Generic 39 18 $147
Methocarbamol Generic 27 0 $158

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melvin Parnell's medical specialty?
Dr. Melvin Parnell practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Melvin Parnell practice?
Dr. Melvin Parnell practices at 3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 700064230. Office phone: 5043096500.
What is Dr. Melvin Parnell's NPI?
Dr. Melvin Parnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871548933, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Melvin Parnell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); 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.