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Melvin Chan, NP-C, PhD

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About Dr. Chan

Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Melvin Chan, NP-C, PhD practices in Belle Mead, NJ. Medicare claims data shows Melvin provided 291 services to 228 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus. NPI 1508271313 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2011

Specialty

Credentials & Licensing

NJ licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 26NJ00501200As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1508271313Issued 2014

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Chan specialize in?

Dr. Chan is a nurse practitioner in Belle Mead, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Chan located?

Dr. Chan is listed at 15 Mcpherson Ln, Belle Mead, NJ 08502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Chan's phone number?

The number on file is (732) 829-1129. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Chan?

Dr. Chan's National Provider Identifier is 1508271313. 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. Chan go to medical school?

Dr. Chan attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Chan have?

Dr. Chan has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Chan do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chan the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Chan's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chan. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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