Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Melson, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Forest City, NC

  • NPI 1033206461
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
181 Daniel RD
Forest City, NC 280437151
(828) 286-9036
Mailing address
Po Box 19305
Charlotte, NC 282199305

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 15, 2024
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9701060

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033206461. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
876
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$100,184
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 140 140 $5
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 96 96 $237
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 91 89 $77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 81 73 $87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 72 61 $122
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 52 52 $53
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 51 51 $174
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 48 48 $116
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 33 33 $81
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 31 31 $131

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 2 $39.42

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$39

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
967
Patients
176
Total drug cost
$740,060
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 411 119 $4,837
Famotidine Generic 149 40 $1,885
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 73 17 $1,868
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 45 0 $33,634
Mesalamine Generic 45 0 $20,156
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 39 0 $391
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 37 0 $717
Humira (Adalimumab) Brand 27 0 $320,631
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 25 0 $273,739
Mesalamine Er (Mesalamine) Brand 23 0 $6,198

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Melson's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Melson practices Gastroenterology Physician in Forest City, NC.
Where does Dr. Stephen Melson practice?
Dr. Stephen Melson practices at 181 Daniel RD, Forest City, NC 280437151. Office phone: 8282869036.
What is Dr. Stephen Melson's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Melson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033206461, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Melson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Melson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Melson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.