Melvin Kong, MD
NPI 1578628814 · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician · Largo, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Kong, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiology Physician provider in Largo, MD (NPI 1578628814).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578628814
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Neurophysiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D62651 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
24 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 13 | $131 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $156 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $131–$156 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 181 | 62 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 157 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 101 | 37 |
| Topiramate | 97 | 28 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 94 | 35 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 74 | 25 |
| Lacosamide | 65 | 14 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-27
- Last updated
- 2021-06-27
- Certified
- 2021-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Kong's NPI number?
- Melvin Kong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578628814, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Kong's specialty?
- Melvin Kong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Neurophysiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Kong located?
- Melvin Kong's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 Mercantile Ln, Largo, MD 20774-5374.
- What is Melvin Kong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Kong is (301) 386-6850.
- Does Melvin Kong accept Medicare?
- Melvin Kong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Kong's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Kong's NPI (1578628814) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.