Melvin Karges, MD
NPI 1538198452 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Joplin, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Karges, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Joplin, MO (NPI 1538198452).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538198452
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R2H11 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
700 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 211 | $65 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 127 | $83 |
| Nerve Conduction, 5-6 Studies95909 | 127 | $119 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Limited Study95885 | 98 | $53 |
| Nerve Conduction, 9-10 Studies95911 | 54 | $186 |
| Nerve Conduction, 7-8 Studies |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Baclofen | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 19 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 13 |
| Diazepam | 12 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 12 |
| Mirtazapine | 12 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133 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
- 2006-07-02
- Last updated
- 2025-01-29
- Certified
- 2025-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Karges's NPI number?
- Melvin Karges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538198452, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Karges's specialty?
- Melvin Karges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Karges located?
- Melvin Karges's practice location on file with NPPES is 702 E 34th St, Joplin, MO 64804.
- What is Melvin Karges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Karges is (417) 782-1700.
- Does Melvin Karges accept Medicare?
- Melvin Karges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Karges's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Karges's NPI (1538198452) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.