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- 15 Park Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
About Dr. Melman
Alexander S. Melman, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Bay Shore, NY specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Alexander cared for 844 Medicare patients across 1,635 services. The services billed most often include application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1821037698.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (631) 581-4400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15 PARK AVE
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,635 services · 844 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | Procedure | 29581 |
378 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Strapping, unna boot | Procedure | 29580 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
194 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
106 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
367 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
255 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
107 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
85 | More than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Bay Shore 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot 3
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alexander S. Melman's specialty?
Alexander S. Melman is a general surgeon in Bay Shore, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alexander S. Melman?
Alexander S. Melman is listed at 15 Park Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alexander S. Melman?
The number on file is (631) 581-4400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Alexander S. Melman's NPI number?
Alexander S. Melman's National Provider Identifier is 1821037698. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Alexander S. Melman's education?
Alexander S. Melman attended Other, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alexander S. Melman been practicing?
Alexander S. Melman has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alexander S. Melman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alexander S. Melman performs procedures including application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot, strapping, unna boot and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alexander S. Melman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alexander S. Melman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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