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- 4650 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 105, Lafayette, LA 70508
About Dr. Melancon
Michael R. Melancon, M.D. practices family practice in Lafayette, LA. Michael is a 1979 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Michael is also listed as specializing in pediatrics. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,200 services to 1,173 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of part of lower jaw, 1-4 views, x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views, and x-ray of soft tissue of neck. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992737621.
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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
- (337) 989-8080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4650 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY SUITE 105
Lafayette, LA 70508
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,200 services · 1,173 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of part of lower jaw, 1-4 views | Imaging | 70100 |
187 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
186 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of soft tissue of neck | Imaging | 70360 |
186 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | Imaging | 74230 |
185 | Too few peers to compare |
| Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract | Imaging | 74240 |
165 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
92 | Too few peers to compare |
| Evaluation of swallowing function image | Treatment | 92611 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
81 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
54 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
50 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Lafayette 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of part of lower jaw, 1-4 views 1
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael R. Melancon?
Michael R. Melancon is a family practice in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Michael R. Melancon's address?
Michael R. Melancon is listed at 4650 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Suite 105, Lafayette, LA 70508. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael R. Melancon?
The number on file is (337) 989-8080. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael R. Melancon?
Michael R. Melancon's National Provider Identifier is 1992737621. 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 Michael R. Melancon train?
Michael R. Melancon attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael R. Melancon have?
Michael R. Melancon has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael R. Melancon perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael R. Melancon performs imaging including x-ray of part of lower jaw, 1-4 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as evaluation of swallowing function image, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael R. Melancon's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael R. Melancon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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