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Dr. Christopher Melton , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Melton, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2020, Dr. Melton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH ST.

Dr. Melton is affiliated with The Emory Clinic Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 309120004

Telephone 7067212273
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Augusta, GA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -12.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
68 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Melton (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-12
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 11998

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Emory Clinic Inc

1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 303221013

Phone: 4047787525

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 12, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2020

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067212273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2020

Registered at 440 VAUGHN RD, MARTINEZ, GA 309078916

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2020

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER MELTON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2020

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #11998 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528683711
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 12, 2020
Last Update: June 12, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

440 Vaughn Rd

Martinez, GA 309078916

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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