Paul Meli, MD
NPI 1669589362 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Meli, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Fort Lauderdale, FL (NPI 1669589362).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669589362
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME0057725 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,186 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 307 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 211 | $92 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 181 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 148 | $128 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 127 | $34 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 130 | 80 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 100 | 48 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 76 | 56 |
| Methylprednisolone | 38 | 35 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 27 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 22 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 | 19 |
| Meloxicam |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-25
- Last updated
- 2024-05-10
- Certified
- 2024-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Meli's NPI number?
- Paul Meli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669589362, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Meli's specialty?
- Paul Meli is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Meli located?
- Paul Meli's practice location on file with NPPES is 2122 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 202, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-1868.
- What is Paul Meli's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Meli is (954) 324-7711.
- Does Paul Meli accept Medicare?
- Paul Meli is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Meli's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Meli's NPI (1669589362) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.