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- 1001 E 21St St, Ste. 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
About Dr. Melanson
Tina M. Melanson, M.D. practices nephrology in Sioux Falls, SD. Tina is a 1997 graduate of Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota. Medicare claims data shows Tina provided 776 services to 325 patients. The services billed most often include dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older), established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437125119.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (605) 322-5800
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1001 E 21ST ST STE. 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
776 services · 325 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
392 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
78 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90970 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
112 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
54 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
43 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists in Sioux Falls 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 6
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Tina M. Melanson specialize in?
Tina M. Melanson is a kidney specialist in Sioux Falls, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Tina M. Melanson located?
Tina M. Melanson is listed at 1001 E 21St St Ste. 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Tina M. Melanson's phone number?
The number on file is (605) 322-5800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Tina M. Melanson?
Tina M. Melanson's National Provider Identifier is 1437125119. 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 Tina M. Melanson train?
Tina M. Melanson attended Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Tina M. Melanson have?
Tina M. Melanson has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Tina M. Melanson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Tina M. Melanson provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tina M. Melanson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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