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Active NPI 1447614821 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Heath Melugin , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heath Melugin, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2016, Dr. Melugin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3555 S NATIONAL AVE.

Dr. Melugin is affiliated with Lester E Cox Medical Centers and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3555 S National Ave

Springfield, MO 658077310

Telephone 4178753000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lester E. Cox Medical Centers Facility NPI 1033291125

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Springfield, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -18.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.8 Yrs
State Avg: 25.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (550 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
78.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Melugin (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (28.8 Years) 28.8 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
4,449 49 $0.51 $0.13
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
348 44 $7.50 $1.00
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
223 94 $53.81 $16.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
125 107 $300.02 $117.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
102 84 $238.70 $60.99
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
89 46 $74.28 $23.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
88 88 $459.38 $154.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
58 53 $200.16 $83.51
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
44 19 $72.00 $18.66
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
40 26 $52.97 $10.35
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
37 23 $14.40 $8.65
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view
36 20 $40.30 $9.97
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon
35 32 $2310.70 $366.33
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
25 15 $57.63 $20.21
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
25 13 $70.55 $21.19
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope
23 20 $1944.19 $127.40
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
22 18 $38.84 $7.61
23020 Release of tendon of shoulder joint
21 19 $1973.06 $321.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
21 21 $298.51 $102.81
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope
21 19 $2081.96 $159.75
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
20 18 $4773.34 $1343.58
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
19 17 $3419.03 $993.31
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
15 11 $4762.56 $1123.19
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
14 11 $475.73 $134.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-22
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MO 2022019105

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 62684

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200111900 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

510 Hwy 32, Lebanon, MO 655365303

Phone: 4175330848

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 658075155

Phone: 4178753000

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

510 Hwy 32, Lebanon, MO 655365303

Phone: 4175330848

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 658075155

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 658075155

Secondary Practice Locations

200 1st St Sw

Rochester, MN 559050001

Phone: 5072842511

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Meredith Mcamis , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003094251

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1003336843

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Cassondra Simmoneau , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003440215

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013915792

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Bradley Wiley , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1013950070

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Shelly Ronayne , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1023388220

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location September 22, 2022

Registered at 3555 S NATIONAL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658077310 (Tel: 4178753000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 22, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 802843, KANSAS CITY, MO 641802843

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 20, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #62684 in MN)

NPI Profile Active April 11, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 11, 2016

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2016

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2016

Recorded as HEATH MELUGIN, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 11, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447614821
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 11, 2016
Last Update: September 22, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 802843

Kansas City, MO 641802843

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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