Physician Profile
Melynda Karlene, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Karlene
Based in Clearwater, FL, Melynda Karlene, DO is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. Melynda graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Melynda cared for 856 Medicare patients across 1,008 services. The services billed most often include detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1497790380 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (727) 461-8537
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PINELLAS ST
Clearwater, FL 33756
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency 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
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Bites & Stings
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
- Spider or insect sting reaction
Blood & Circulation
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Dangerously low blood sugar
Environmental
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
- Dangerous high blood pressure
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
- High fever
- Sepsis or blood infection
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
- Testicular torsion
Poisoning & Environmental
- Smoke Inhalation
Poisoning & Toxins
- Drug overdose or poisoning
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Spine & Back
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Urinary & Kidney
Women's Health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Airway & Breathing
- Emergency surgical airway
Anesthesia & Sedation
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
- Blood transfusion
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
Diagnostics
- Lumbar puncture
- Rapid blood work
Digestive Care
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart & Diagnostics
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- EKG
Heart Care
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Chest Needle Decompression
- Draining lung fluid
Medications
- Emergency epinephrine injection
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Supportive Care
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,008 services · 856 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
45 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
25 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
25 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
16 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
25 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
22 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
54 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc | Drug given | J7030 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Emergency 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 emergency physicians at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other emergency physicians in Clearwater 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic 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 FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Karlene's specialty?
Dr. Karlene is an emergency physician in Clearwater, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Karlene?
Dr. Karlene is listed at 300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Karlene?
The number on file is (727) 461-8537. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Karlene's NPI number?
Dr. Karlene's National Provider Identifier is 1497790380. 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. Karlene's medical education?
Dr. Karlene attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Karlene been practicing?
Dr. Karlene has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Karlene known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karlene 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 and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and injection of drug or substance into vein, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Karlene confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karlene. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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