Christopher Melnic, MD
NPI 1205128030 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Melnic, MD is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1205128030).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205128030
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT199350 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,081 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 404 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 206 | $140 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 132 | $1,370 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 108 | $181 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 68 | $1,372 |
| Therapy Procedure Using a Special Bandage, Vacuum Pump and Disposable Medical Equipment, Surface Area 50.0 Sq Cm Or Less |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$72,385 across 73 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-12
- Last updated
- 2016-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Melnic's NPI number?
- Christopher Melnic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205128030, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Melnic's specialty?
- Christopher Melnic is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Melnic located?
- Christopher Melnic's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206.
- What is Christopher Melnic's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Melnic is (215) 349-8731.
- Does Christopher Melnic accept Medicare?
- Christopher Melnic is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Melnic's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Melnic's NPI (1205128030) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.