Physician Profile
Melvin Cherne, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cherne
Melvin Cherne, MD is a healthcare provider in Mammoth Lakes, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Melvin trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. Medicare claims data shows Melvin provided 13,179 services to 2,194 patients.
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Education & Training
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Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 924-4070
- Email not available
Practice Locations
85 SIERRA PARK RD
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,179 services · 2,194 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
1,114 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
168 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
104 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
68 |
| Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract | Imaging | 74246 |
52 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
50 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
49 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
42 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
39 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | Imaging | 74178 |
37 |
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 diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Mammoth Lakes 1
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cherne?
Dr. Cherne is a diagnostic radiology in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cherne's address?
Dr. Cherne is listed at 85 SIERRA PARK RD, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cherne?
The number on file is (760) 924-4070. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cherne?
Dr. Cherne's National Provider Identifier is 1619962115. 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. Cherne train?
Dr. Cherne attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cherne have?
Dr. Cherne has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cherne perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cherne performs imaging including dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cherne's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cherne. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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