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- 10731 Hawthorn Trl, Woodbury, MN 55129
About Dr. Ashford
Based in Woodbury, MN, Melvin Ashford, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Melvin graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Melvin provided 5,404 services to 469 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings. NPI 1053321745 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (651) 253-4089
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Practice Locations
10731 HAWTHORN TRL
Woodbury, MN 55129
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,404 services · 469 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
79 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
37 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
36 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
36 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
2,610 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
2,160 | Too few peers to compare |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
42 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97750 |
39 | Too few peers to compare |
| Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97032 |
39 | Too few peers to compare |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
26 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other OB-GYNs in Woodbury 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ashford specialize in?
Dr. Ashford is an OB-GYN in Woodbury, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ashford located?
Dr. Ashford is listed at 10731 Hawthorn Trl, Woodbury, MN 55129. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ashford's phone number?
The number on file is (651) 253-4089. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ashford?
Dr. Ashford's National Provider Identifier is 1053321745. 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. Ashford go to medical school?
Dr. Ashford attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ashford have?
Dr. Ashford has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ashford do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ashford performs procedures including non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings, electronic assessment of bladder emptying and insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ashford. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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