Benjamin Melone, PA-C
NPI 1487138970 · Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Melone, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1487138970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487138970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA060121 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 83 | 57 |
| Gabapentin | 82 | 45 |
| Meloxicam | 71 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 57 | 40 |
| Pregabalin | 44 | 18 |
| Methocarbamol | 29 | 18 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 27 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$785 across 25 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
- 2018-09-20
- Last updated
- 2025-12-26
- Certified
- 2025-12-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Melone's NPI number?
- Benjamin Melone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487138970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Melone's specialty?
- Benjamin Melone is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Melone located?
- Benjamin Melone's practice location on file with NPPES is 1307 Federal St Ste 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4769.
- What is Benjamin Melone's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Melone is (877) 660-6777.
- Does Benjamin Melone accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Melone is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Melone's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Melone's NPI (1487138970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.