Josh Melvin
NPI 1518197698 · Anesthesiology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Josh Melvin is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1518197698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518197698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
433 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 82 | $115 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 75 | $30 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 48 | $80 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 34 | $67 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 32 | $50 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$147 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
- 2009-07-22
- Last updated
- 2018-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Josh Melvin's NPI number?
- Josh Melvin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518197698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Josh Melvin's specialty?
- Josh Melvin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Josh Melvin located?
- Josh Melvin's practice location on file with NPPES is 3315 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821-3600.
- What is Josh Melvin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Josh Melvin is (916) 481-6800.
- Does Josh Melvin accept Medicare?
- Josh Melvin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Josh Melvin's NPI active?
- Yes — Josh Melvin's NPI (1518197698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.