Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Melton, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Lynchburg, VA

  • NPI 1326021486
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2323 Memorial Ave Ste 10
Lynchburg, VA 245012652
(434) 200-5200

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 6, 2021
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101-055801
Medicaid (2)
VA #005646847 · VA #005646944

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326021486. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
656
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$38,759
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 170 115 $6
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 161 110 $125
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 79 66 $89
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 61 18 $49
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 36 33 $8
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 34 34 $58
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 34 34 $30
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 20 19 $10
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 20 20 $127
80047 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized) 15 12 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in this city , average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
808
Patients
161
Total drug cost
$43,681
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 134 33 $1,725
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 100 31 $517
Lisinopril Generic 62 18 $323
Gabapentin Generic 59 0 $756
Metformin Hcl Generic 56 17 $406
Omeprazole Generic 52 12 $726
Losartan Potassium Generic 46 16 $428
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 41 0 $35,814
Carvedilol Generic 40 0 $256
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 37 0 $681

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Russell Melton's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Melton practices Family Medicine Physician in Lynchburg, VA.
Where does Dr. Russell Melton practice?
Dr. Russell Melton practices at 2323 Memorial Ave Ste 10, Lynchburg, VA 245012652. Office phone: 4342005200.
What is Dr. Russell Melton's NPI?
Dr. Russell Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326021486, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Melton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Melton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Melton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.