Physician Profile
Melinda Hart, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hart
Melinda Hart, MD practices internal medicine in Cullman, AL. Melinda is a 2000 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Melinda cared for 2,654 Medicare patients across 4,910 services. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, and blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174528020.
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
- (256) 737-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1890 AL HIGHWAY 157 SUITE 300
Cullman, AL 35058
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,910 services · 2,654 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
573 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
66 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
73 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg | Drug given | J3489 |
105 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
449 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
397 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
379 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
337 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
312 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
243 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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 internists at this location 6
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Cullman 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hart's specialty?
Dr. Hart is an internist in Cullman, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hart?
Dr. Hart is listed at 1890 Al Highway 157 Suite 300, Cullman, AL 35058. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hart?
The number on file is (256) 737-8000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hart's NPI number?
Dr. Hart's National Provider Identifier is 1174528020. 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. Hart's medical education?
Dr. Hart attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hart been practicing?
Dr. Hart has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hart known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hart performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hart confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hart. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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