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- 304 10Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
About Dr. Melon
Based in Hickory, NC, David E. 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 specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,193 Medicare patients across 2,237 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin. NPI 1407054760 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (828) 322-2183
- Email not available
Practice Locations
304 10TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,237 services · 1,193 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
108 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
100 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
73 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
29 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
20 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
44 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
30 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
30 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
325 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors 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.
Common questions
What does David E. Melon specialize in?
David E. Melon is an ENT doctor in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is David E. Melon located?
David E. 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 David E. Melon's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 322-2183. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is David E. Melon's NPI number?
David E. 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 David E. Melon train?
David E. Melon attended Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has David E. Melon been practicing?
David E. Melon has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does David E. Melon do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, David E. 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 David E. Melon confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David E. Melon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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