Physician Profile
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Patricia R. Melvin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Patricia graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2017. Patricia is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Patricia cared for 62 Medicare patients across 63 services. The services billed most often include replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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8952 E DESERT COVE AVE STE 113
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
10484 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 100
Sun City, AZ 85351
3591 S Mercy Rd Ste 204
Gilbert, AZ 85297
9321 W Thomas Rd Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85037
18444 N 25th Ave Ste 210
Phoenix, AZ 85023
1500 S Dobson Rd Ste 202
Mesa, AZ 85202
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
63 services · 62 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
49 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Melvin is an orthopaedic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Dr. Melvin is listed at 8952 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 113, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (866) 974-2673. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Melvin's National Provider Identifier is 1467984526. 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
Dr. Melvin attended Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Melvin has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Melvin performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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