Melanie Gardner, M.D.
NPI 1679542096 · Family Medicine Physician · Blountsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Gardner, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Blountsville, AL (NPI 1679542096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679542096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21954 (AL)
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
508 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 91 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 85 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 74 | $10 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 52 | $16 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 46 | $29 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 29 | $50 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 159 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 434 | 126 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 305 | 107 |
| Gabapentin | 295 | 66 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 252 | 91 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 229 | 58 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 219 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$210 across 6 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
- 2006-03-16
- Last updated
- 2020-10-23
- Certified
- 2020-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Gardner's NPI number?
- Melanie Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679542096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Gardner's specialty?
- Melanie Gardner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Gardner located?
- Melanie Gardner's practice location on file with NPPES is 68278 Main St, Blountsville, AL 35031-3370.
- What is Melanie Gardner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Gardner is (833) 429-2324.
- Does Melanie Gardner accept Medicare?
- Melanie Gardner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Gardner's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Gardner's NPI (1679542096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.