Eric Melancon, M.D.
NPI 1609955137 · Internal Medicine Physician · Morgan City, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Melancon, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Morgan City, LA (NPI 1609955137).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609955137
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 022313 (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
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
1,626 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 | 579 | $112 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 416 | $12 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 147 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 117 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 117 | $157 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 201 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 511 | 134 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 488 | 155 |
| Alprazolam | 419 | 82 |
| Gabapentin | 388 | 91 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 376 | 115 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 367 | 98 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,298 across 79 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
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2024-07-02
- Certified
- 2024-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Melancon's NPI number?
- Eric Melancon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609955137, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Melancon's specialty?
- Eric Melancon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Melancon located?
- Eric Melancon's practice location on file with NPPES is 1122 8th St, Morgan City, LA 70380-1931.
- What is Eric Melancon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Melancon is (985) 384-7288.
- Does Eric Melancon accept Medicare?
- Eric Melancon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Melancon's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Melancon's NPI (1609955137) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.