Michael Melby, MD
NPI 1437131307 · Surgery Physician · New Richmond, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Melby, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in New Richmond, WI (NPI 1437131307).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437131307
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43329 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 53 | 38 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 49 | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 | 29 |
| Ibuprofen | 33 | 29 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 32 | 24 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 26 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2014-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Melby's NPI number?
- Michael Melby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437131307, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Melby's specialty?
- Michael Melby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Melby located?
- Michael Melby's practice location on file with NPPES is 551 Hospital Rd, New Richmond, WI 54017-1449.
- What is Michael Melby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Melby is (715) 243-3400.
- Does Michael Melby accept Medicare?
- Michael Melby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Melby's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Melby's NPI (1437131307) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.