Provider Profile
Caryn F. Melvin, PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Melvin
Listed in the NPI registry as a speech-language pathologist, Caryn F. Melvin, PhD practices in Columbia, SC. According to Medicare claims data, Caryn cared for 130 Medicare patients across 1,121 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes, therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, initial 15 minutes, and treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (803) 776-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
Columbia, SC 29209
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Speech-Language Pathology 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
- Pediatric speech delay
- Stroke recovery
- Stuttering
- Swallowing difficulties
Cancer Care
- Speech and Swallowing Changes After Throat Cancer
Cognitive communication
- Primary progressive aphasia
Feeding
- Picky Eating and Food Aversion
- Sensitive Gag Reflex with Food
Language
- Trouble Telling Stories or Explaining Thoughts
Language & Cognition
- Brain Fog After Concussion
- Child Not Talking at School
- Difficulty Understanding Spoken Language
- Memory and Organization Problems After Brain Injury
- Nonverbal Communication Challenges
- Reading and Spelling Difficulties
- Social Communication Struggles
- Trouble Finding Words
Oral motor
- Excessive Drooling
Oral Motor
- Mouth Breathing
- Tongue Thrust
- Tongue tie
Pediatric feeding
- Infant Latch and Bottle Feeding Problems
- Lip Tie in Infants
- Weak Suck in Newborns
Pediatric speech
- Cleft Palate Speech Problems
- Repeating Words and Phrases
Speech Clarity
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Lisp
- Rapid and Disorganized Speech
- Slurred Speech
- Trouble Pronouncing R and S Sounds
- Unclear Speech
Swallowing
- Choking on Food or Liquids
- Food Getting Stuck in Cheeks
- Globus sensation
- Liquid Leaking from Nose While Drinking
- Trouble Chewing Food
- Trouble Swallowing Pills
Voice
- Chronic Throat Clearing and Chronic Cough
- Flat or Monotone Voice
- High-Pitched Voice in Men
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Loss of Voice
- Loss of Voice with Tracheostomy
- Nasal Voice
- Quiet or Weak Voice in Parkinson's
- Shaky or Trembling Voice
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyps and Cysts
- Voice Spasms
- Voice Strain and Throat Tightness
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Speech therapy
- Swallowing therapy
- Toddler speech therapy
Airway & Tracheostomy
- Speaking Valve Evaluation
Assistive technology
- Communication App Setup on iPad
Assistive Technology
- Communication Device Evaluation and Training
Cancer Care
- Artificial Larynx Training
Cognitive Care
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
- Concussion Return-to-Learn Therapy
Cognitive rehabilitation
- Memory and Recall Training for Dementia
Comprehension
- Auditory Processing Disorder Therapy
Diagnostics
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Vocal Cord Video Exam
Early Intervention
- Gestalt Language Processing Therapy
- Parent-Led Language Coaching
Evaluation
- Mouth and Tongue Rest Posture Assessment
- School Speech IEP Evaluation
Feeding
- Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Language
- Storytelling and Narrative Language Therapy
Literacy
- Dyslexia and Reading Therapy
Neurogenic Rehab
- Aphasia Word-Finding Therapy
Oral motor
- Drooling and Saliva Control Therapy
- Tactile Oral Placement Therapy
Oral Motor
- Myofunctional Therapy for Tongue Thrust
- Oral Motor Exercises
- Tongue Tie Evaluation
Pediatric feeding
- Infant Bottle Feeding Assessment
- Lip Tie Evaluation
Pediatric speech
- Cleft Palate Speech Rehabilitation
Post-surgical care
- Voice Prosthesis Care and Replacement
Rehabilitation
- Expiratory Muscle Strength Training
Social Communication
- Social Communication Skills Group
Speech Clarity
- Accent Modification Coaching
- PROMPT Therapy for Speech
- Speech Clarity Coaching
Stroke rehabilitation
- Conversation Partner Training for Stroke
- Singing-Based Speech Recovery
Swallowing
- Chewing and Food Pocketing Therapy
- Electrical Stimulation for Swallowing
- Food Texture Modification Counseling
Swallowing Diagnostics
- Barium Swallow Study
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
Telehealth
- Online Speech Therapy
Voice
- Breathing Retraining for Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- LSVT LOUD for Parkinson's
- Resonant Voice Therapy
- Singing Voice Rehabilitation
- SPEAK OUT! Voice Program
- Throat Relaxation and Laryngeal Massage
- Voice Feminization Training
- Voice Masculinization Training
- Voice Therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,121 services · 130 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 97130 |
576 | As often as other peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 97129 |
210 | As often as other peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder | Treatment | 92507 |
163 | As often as other peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder | Treatment | 92526 |
120 | As often as other peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Evaluation of speech sound production with evaluation of language comprehension and expression | Treatment | 92523 |
34 | More often than most peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Evaluation of swallowing function | Treatment | 92610 |
18 | As often as other peers in Speech-language pathology |
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.
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 speech therapists in Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1994 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Melvin specialize in?
Dr. Melvin is a speech therapist in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Speech-Language Pathologist”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Melvin located?
Dr. Melvin is listed at 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melvin's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 776-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melvin's NPI number?
Dr. Melvin's National Provider Identifier is 1124038120. 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
Where did Dr. Melvin go to medical school?
Dr. Melvin attended Other, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Melvin been practicing?
Dr. Melvin has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Melvin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Melvin provides treatments such as therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes and therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Melvin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Melvin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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