Physician Profile
Thomas J. Melvin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Melvin
Thomas J. Melvin, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in thoracic surgery. Thomas trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2017. Thomas is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 90 services to 83 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
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 and stomach
- Acid Reflux and Heartburn
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing Difficulty
Heart lining
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
- Collapsed lung
- COPD and Emphysema
- Coughing up blood
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lung abscess
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Nerves and blood vessels
Sweating disorders
Procedures & services
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diaphragm surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Esophagus Stretching
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- POEM Procedure
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
Robotic surgery
Sweat surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
90 services · 83 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
19 |
| Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract | Imaging | 74360 |
21 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
19 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
17 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
14 |
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 thoracic surgeons in Pittsburgh 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
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 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Melvin?
Dr. Melvin is a thoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melvin's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Melvin?
The number on file is (412) 647-6340. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Melvin?
Dr. 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 Dr. Melvin train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Melvin have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Melvin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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 Dr. Melvin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Melvin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.