Melvin Trotter, D.P.M.,M.S.
NPI 1568565679 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Trotter, D.P.M.,M.S. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1568565679).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568565679
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.,M.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PD086R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 92 | 45 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 74 | 48 |
| Nystatin | 61 | 27 |
| Mupirocin | 45 | 42 |
| Ketoconazole | 35 | 18 |
| Nystatinbrand: Nyamyc | 30 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 25 | 24 |
| Nystatinbrand: Nystop |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 2 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
- 2006-09-06
- Last updated
- 2011-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Trotter's NPI number?
- Melvin Trotter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568565679, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Trotter's specialty?
- Melvin Trotter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Melvin Trotter located?
- Melvin Trotter's practice location on file with NPPES is 8333 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-7744.
- What is Melvin Trotter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Trotter is (225) 216-3338.
- Does Melvin Trotter accept Medicare?
- Melvin Trotter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Trotter's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Trotter's NPI (1568565679) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.