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Unclaimed ProfileAbout RAPELYEA
Melvin Seth Rapelyea, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Cookeville, TN specializing in diagnostic radiology. Melvin trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1976. Melvin is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Melvin cared for 2,879 Medicare patients across 5,821 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (952) 595-1242
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4495 BEAR LAKE RD
Cookeville, TN 38506
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,821 services · 2,879 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
973 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
834 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
575 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
515 |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
357 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
266 |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
226 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76857 |
147 |
| Ultrasound scan of scrotum | Imaging | 76870 |
136 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
120 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Cookeville 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Rapelyea's specialty?
Dr. Rapelyea is a diagnostic radiology in Cookeville, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Rapelyea?
Dr. Rapelyea is listed at 4495 BEAR LAKE RD, Cookeville, TN 38506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Rapelyea?
The number on file is (952) 595-1242. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Rapelyea's NPI number?
Dr. Rapelyea's National Provider Identifier is 1053305946. 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. Rapelyea's medical education?
Dr. Rapelyea attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Rapelyea been practicing?
Dr. Rapelyea has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Rapelyea known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rapelyea performs imaging including ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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