Sydney Melancon, MD
NPI 1003310806 · Psychiatry Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sydney Melancon, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1003310806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003310806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
469 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 198 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 106 | $87 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 95 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $123 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 29 | $188 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$188 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 140 | 31 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 136 | 31 |
| Memantine Hcl | 100 | 23 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 93 | 22 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 91 | 21 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 89 | 13 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,525 across 134 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 300Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4792Phone: (225) 374-0400Fax: (225) 374-0430
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-19
- Last updated
- 2025-02-17
- Certified
- 2025-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sydney Melancon's NPI number?
- Sydney Melancon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003310806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sydney Melancon's specialty?
- Sydney Melancon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sydney Melancon located?
- Sydney Melancon's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 Houma Blvd Ste 401, Metairie, LA 70006-2930.
- What is Sydney Melancon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sydney Melancon is (504) 889-1448.
- Does Sydney Melancon accept Medicare?
- Sydney Melancon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sydney Melancon's NPI active?
- Yes — Sydney Melancon's NPI (1003310806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.