Melvin Donaldson, MD, PHD
NPI 1710509781 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Donaldson, MD, PHD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1710509781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710509781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-50749 (IA)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
156 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 | 89 | $160 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 42 | $111 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 25 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$160 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848Phone: (319) 384-6562Fax: (319) 356-3949
- 400 E Polk StWashington, IA 52353-1237Phone: (319) 653-5481
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-13
- Last updated
- 2025-03-10
- Certified
- 2025-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Donaldson's NPI number?
- Melvin Donaldson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710509781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Donaldson's specialty?
- Melvin Donaldson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Donaldson located?
- Melvin Donaldson's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242.
- What is Melvin Donaldson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Donaldson is (319) 356-2233.
- Does Melvin Donaldson accept Medicare?
- Melvin Donaldson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Donaldson's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Donaldson's NPI (1710509781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.