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Active NPI 1992737621 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Ray Melancon , MD

Pediatrics • Lafayette, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Melancon, MD is a certified Pediatrics practicing in Lafayette, LA. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1979, Dr. Melancon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4650 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY.

Dr. Melancon is affiliated with La Imaging Clinic, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of mandible, less than 4 views, x-ray of soft tissue of neck, x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4650 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Suite 105

Lafayette, LA 705086926

Telephone 3379898080
Fax 3379810913
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 George Jude Bares Md Apmc Facility NPI 1134116064

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Lafayette, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +22.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 24.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Lafayette, LA (966 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
50.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Melancon (47 Years) 47 Yrs
Lafayette Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
70100 X-ray of mandible, less than 4 views
187 182 $52.19 $25.59
70360 X-ray of soft tissue of neck
186 181 $43.09 $21.28
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
186 181 $54.42 $26.80
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function
185 180 $162.98 $80.94
74240 Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract
165 161 $167.67 $82.88
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view
92 90 $35.08 $17.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
81 81 $207.52 $103.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
54 53 $170.22 $83.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
50 50 $312.84 $155.19
92611 Evaluation of swallowing function image
14 14 $171.00 $85.01

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License LA MD015178

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1324833 (LA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID La State License
015178 (LA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Federal Tax Id
721165262 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

La Imaging Clinic, Llc

2209 N Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 713034408

Phone: 3184739917

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1295722122

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 4650 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, SUITE 105, LAFAYETTE, LA 705086926 (Tel: 3379898080)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 4650 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, SUITE 105, LAFAYETTE, LA 705086926 (Tel: 3379898080)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL MELANCON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Pediatrics (License #MD015178 in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992737621
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 06, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

4650 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 105

Lafayette, LA 705086926

Phone: 3379898080

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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