Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout MELON
Based in Hickory, NC, David Ethan Melon, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. David graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2007. David is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent).
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Common questions
What does Dr. Melon specialise in?
Dr. Melon is an otolaryngology in Hickory, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Melon located?
Dr. Melon is listed at 304 10TH AVE NE, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melon's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 322-2183. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melon's NPI number?
Dr. Melon's National Provider Identifier is 1407054760. 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. Melon go to medical school?
Dr. Melon attended Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Melon been practising?
Dr. Melon has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Melon do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Melon performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Melon confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Melon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 322-2183
- Email not available
Practice Locations
304 10TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,237 services · 1,193 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
108 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
100 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
73 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
29 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
20 |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
12 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
44 |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
30 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
30 |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
325 |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.