Archie Melcher, MD
NPI 1578532818 · Neurology Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Archie Melcher, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1578532818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578532818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 019929 (LA)
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
20 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
524 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 138 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 72 | $173 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 59 | $158 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 41 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 778 | 159 |
| Memantine Hcl | 333 | 95 |
| Levetiracetam | 248 | 57 |
| Pregabalin | 209 | 38 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 174 | 42 |
| Primidone | 127 | 30 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 116 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$920 across 57 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
- 2006-03-17
- Last updated
- 2009-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Archie Melcher's NPI number?
- Archie Melcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578532818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Archie Melcher's specialty?
- Archie Melcher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Archie Melcher located?
- Archie Melcher's practice location on file with NPPES is 3800 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006-4182.
- What is Archie Melcher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Archie Melcher is (405) 885-7337.
- Does Archie Melcher accept Medicare?
- Archie Melcher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Archie Melcher's NPI active?
- Yes — Archie Melcher's NPI (1578532818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.