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- 2122 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 202, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
About Dr. Meli
Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Paul I. Meli, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Paul graduated from University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 854 Medicare patients across 9,700 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg. NPI 1669589362 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (954) 324-7711
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Practice Locations
2122 W CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 202
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
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.
Conditions
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,700 services · 854 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
307 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
181 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
127 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
53 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of collar bone | Imaging | 73000 |
52 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both collar bones joints | Imaging | 73050 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
3,600 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7331 |
3,440 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | Drug given | J3304 |
1,408 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
44 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Fort Lauderdale 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Meli specialize in?
Dr. Meli is an orthopaedic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
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Where is Dr. Meli located?
Dr. Meli is listed at 2122 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 202, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Meli's phone number?
The number on file is (954) 324-7711. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. Meli's NPI number?
Dr. Meli's National Provider Identifier is 1669589362. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Meli go to medical school?
Dr. Meli attended University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Meli been practicing?
Dr. Meli has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Meli do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Meli performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Meli confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Meli. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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