Physician Profile
Joseph W. Melamed, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Melamed
Joseph W. Melamed, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Raleigh, NC specializing in diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,302 Medicare patients across 2,763 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (919) 787-8221
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3949 BROWNING PL
Raleigh, NC 27609
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
2,763 services · 1,302 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
65 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
524 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
103 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
80 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
77 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
64 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
43 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views | Imaging | 73120 |
40 | As often as other 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 8
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 — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Other radiologists in Raleigh 5
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph W. Melamed's specialty?
Joseph W. Melamed is a radiologist in Raleigh, NC. 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 Joseph W. Melamed?
Joseph W. Melamed is listed at 3949 Browning Pl, Raleigh, NC 27609. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph W. Melamed?
The number on file is (919) 787-8221. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph W. Melamed's NPI number?
Joseph W. Melamed's National Provider Identifier is 1851330534. 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
How long has Joseph W. Melamed been practicing?
Joseph W. Melamed has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Joseph W. Melamed known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph W. Melamed performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and mri scan of leg joint without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph W. Melamed confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph W. Melamed. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.