Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Ortiz Melo, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Durham, NC
- NPI 1306046776
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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40 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 277104000
(919) 684-8111 - Mailing address
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Po Box 63362
Charlotte, NC 282633362
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 3, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2014-01127 · Michigan #4301087506
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306046776. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,026
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$174,397
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 274 | 66 | $334 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 205 | 140 | $135 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 139 | 79 | $67 | |
90945 |
Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation | 106 | 45 | $75 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 95 | 47 | $74 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 87 | 48 | $112 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 34 | 34 | $168 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 33 | 31 | $124 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 28 | 28 | $160 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 25 | 20 | $275 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 18 peers in Durham Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,202
Patients
350
Total drug cost
$24,170
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 159 | 48 | $1,204 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 113 | 38 | $11,148 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 109 | 36 | $1,164 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 104 | 31 | $985 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 99 | 31 | $799 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 88 | 22 | $2,258 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 87 | 26 | $941 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 70 | 19 | $721 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 64 | 22 | $1,128 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 64 | 16 | $912 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Ortiz Melo's medical specialty?
Dr. David Ortiz Melo practices Nephrology Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. David Ortiz Melo practice?
Dr. David Ortiz Melo practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277104000. Office phone: 9196848111.
What is Dr. David Ortiz Melo's NPI?
Dr. David Ortiz Melo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306046776, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Ortiz Melo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Ortiz Melo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Ortiz Melo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.