Physician Profile
James W. Melton, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Melton
James W. Melton, MD is a healthcare provider in Charleston, SC specializing in diagnostic radiology. James trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 2,522 Medicare patients across 2,652 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast.
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
- (843) 724-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
316 CALHOUN ST
Charleston, SC 29401
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,652 services · 2,522 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
580 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
334 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
197 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
159 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
158 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
154 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
143 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
129 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
86 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
85 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Charleston 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Melton's specialty?
Dr. Melton is a radiologist in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Melton?
Dr. Melton is listed at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Melton?
The number on file is (843) 724-2000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melton's NPI number?
Dr. Melton's National Provider Identifier is 1932184074. 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 Dr. Melton's medical education?
Dr. Melton attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Melton been practicing?
Dr. Melton has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Melton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Melton performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Melton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Melton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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