Colt Melton, M.D.
NPI 1659521276 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Colt Melton, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1659521276).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659521276
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P6222 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
17 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
1,146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 493 | $168 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 379 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 108 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 91 | $116 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 63 | $205 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 12 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$205 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 64 | 58 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 52 |
| Cephalexin | 35 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 16 | 16 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 16 | 16 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 15 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-09-19
- Last updated
- 2023-08-22
- Certified
- 2023-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Colt Melton's NPI number?
- Colt Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659521276, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Colt Melton's specialty?
- Colt Melton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Colt Melton located?
- Colt Melton's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1447.
- What is Colt Melton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Colt Melton is (312) 351-1446.
- Does Colt Melton accept Medicare?
- Colt Melton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Colt Melton's NPI active?
- Yes — Colt Melton's NPI (1659521276) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.