Fernando Melean, MD
NPI 1477521961 · Specialist · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Melean, MD is a Specialist provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1477521961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477521961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- MD427435 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
127 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 39 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Neck Area (1 Year Or Older)00320 | 27 | $215 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 19 | $112 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 18 | $223 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 13 | $80 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 11 | $383 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$383 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-09
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Melean's NPI number?
- Fernando Melean's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477521961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Melean's specialty?
- Fernando Melean is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Fernando Melean located?
- Fernando Melean's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2546.
- What is Fernando Melean's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Melean is (412) 647-3260.
- Does Fernando Melean accept Medicare?
- Fernando Melean is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Melean's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Melean's NPI (1477521961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.