Melinda Threlkeld, MD
NPI 1225196017 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Gaston, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Threlkeld, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Gaston, NC (NPI 1225196017).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225196017
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 121512 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
295 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 197 | $170 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 76 | $206 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 22 | $117 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $117–$206 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 86 | 86 |
| Prednisone | 81 | 81 |
| Naproxen | 74 | 74 |
| Famotidine | 67 | 66 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 66 | 66 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 51 | 51 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 48 | 48 |
| Diazepam |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2026-05-20
- Certified
- 2026-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Threlkeld's NPI number?
- Melinda Threlkeld's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225196017, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Threlkeld's specialty?
- Melinda Threlkeld is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Threlkeld located?
- Melinda Threlkeld's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 Court Drive, Gaston, NC 28055.
- What is Melinda Threlkeld's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Threlkeld is (704) 834-2662.
- Does Melinda Threlkeld accept Medicare?
- Melinda Threlkeld is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Threlkeld's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Threlkeld's NPI (1225196017) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.