Melville Ackerman, MD
NPI 1598707580 · Gastroenterology Physician · Medford, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melville Ackerman, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Medford, NJ (NPI 1598707580).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598707580
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA044670 (NJ)
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
849 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 394 | $63 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 105 | $81 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 81 | $209 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 78 | $86 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 60 | $143 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 505 | 179 |
| Omeprazole | 462 | 148 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 261 | 96 |
| Sucralfate | 94 | 36 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 73 | 28 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 64 | 19 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 46 | 17 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,503 across 91 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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2025-12-02
- Certified
- 2025-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melville Ackerman's NPI number?
- Melville Ackerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598707580, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melville Ackerman's specialty?
- Melville Ackerman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melville Ackerman located?
- Melville Ackerman's practice location on file with NPPES is 102 Bracken Rd, Medford, NJ 08055-9164.
- What is Melville Ackerman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melville Ackerman is (856) 428-6024.
- Does Melville Ackerman accept Medicare?
- Melville Ackerman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melville Ackerman's NPI active?
- Yes — Melville Ackerman's NPI (1598707580) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.