Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Melton, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Charleston, SC
- NPI 1932184074
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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316 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 294011113
(843) 724-2000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2363
Indianapolis, IN 462062363
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 14, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2085R0202X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #14645
- Medicaid
- SC #146452
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932184074. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,494
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$144,424
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71045 |
X-ray of chest, 1 view | 689 | 624 | $8 | |
74177 |
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 271 | 269 | $84 | |
71250 |
Ct scan of chest without contrast | 237 | 228 | $50 | |
78815 |
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 210 | 205 | $110 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 158 | 154 | $10 | |
70450 |
Ct scan head or brain without contrast | 154 | 150 | $38 | |
71260 |
Ct scan of chest with contrast | 128 | 126 | $52 | |
71275 |
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 120 | 119 | $83 | |
74176 |
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 118 | 117 | $80 | |
71271 |
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 110 | 110 | $50 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 39 peers in Charleston Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 161. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Melton's medical specialty?
Dr. James Melton practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. James Melton practice?
Dr. James Melton practices at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 294011113. Office phone: 8437242000.
What is Dr. James Melton's NPI?
Dr. James Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932184074, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Melton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Melton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Melton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS 74177); Ct scan of chest without contrast (HCPCS 71250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.