Are you Thomas J. Melvin, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 3600 Forbes Ave Ste 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
About Dr. Melvin
Thomas J. Melvin, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Thomas trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2017. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 90 services to 83 patients. The services billed most often include review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1467989855.
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
- (412) 647-6340
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
90 services · 83 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract | Imaging | 74360 |
21 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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 thoracic surgery specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Pittsburgh 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 13 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 4
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Thomas J. Melvin?
Thomas J. Melvin is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Pittsburgh, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Thomas J. Melvin's address?
Thomas J. Melvin is listed at 3600 Forbes Ave Ste 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Thomas J. Melvin?
The number on file is (412) 647-6340. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas J. Melvin?
Thomas J. Melvin's National Provider Identifier is 1467989855. 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 Thomas J. Melvin train?
Thomas J. Melvin attended Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas J. Melvin have?
Thomas J. Melvin has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Thomas J. Melvin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas J. Melvin performs procedures including insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas J. Melvin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas J. Melvin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.