Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melvin Saludes, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Glen Dale, WV
- NPI 1275643314
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 16.3 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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426 8Th St Ste 305
Glen Dale, WV 260381451
(304) 843-5041
fax (304) 845-4586 - Mailing address
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Po Box 6244
Wheeling, WV 260030722
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 14, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- West Virginia #180099
- Medicaid (2)
- OH #0941020 · WV #0076373000
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275643314. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,129
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$201,892
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 777 | 469 | $85 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 705 | 135 | $115 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 164 | 142 | $167 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 148 | 28 | $76 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 65 | 65 | $106 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 53 | 53 | $8 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 53 | 53 | $11 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 53 | 53 | $8 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 32 | 15 | $115 | |
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 20 | 20 | $27 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Glen Dale Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 152. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$50,161
Transactions
98
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 26 | $30,965.52 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 39 | $18,094.25 | |
| Noah Medical Corporation | 1 | $182.89 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 5 | $157.65 | |
| Amgen INC. | 5 | $106.09 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 2 | $94.79 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $94.75 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 1 | $78.99 | |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $73.76 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 4 | $67.84 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 3 | $44.01 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $38.90 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $29.29 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 2 | $28.83 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 2 | $28.79 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,187
Patients
882
Total drug cost
$1,362,519
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 701 | 224 | $29,963 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 570 | 146 | $524,659 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 350 | 81 | $282,701 |
| Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 243 | 63 | $17,404 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 230 | 56 | $109,037 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 178 | 46 | $2,191 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 163 | 41 | $105,854 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 135 | 36 | $81,544 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 133 | 36 | $97,661 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 114 | 60 | $516 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melvin Saludes's medical specialty?
Dr. Melvin Saludes practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Glen Dale, WV.
Where does Dr. Melvin Saludes practice?
Dr. Melvin Saludes practices at 426 8Th St Ste 305, Glen Dale, WV 260381451. Office phone: 3048435041.
What is Dr. Melvin Saludes's NPI?
Dr. Melvin Saludes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275643314, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melvin Saludes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melvin Saludes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melvin Saludes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.