Melvin Joice, MD
NPI 1740770957 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Joice, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1740770957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740770957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 286031 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 44 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 29 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | — |
| Furosemide | 19 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 18 | — |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$12 across 1 record (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
- 2018-05-14
- Last updated
- 2024-03-12
- Certified
- 2024-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Joice's NPI number?
- Melvin Joice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740770957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Joice's specialty?
- Melvin Joice is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Joice located?
- Melvin Joice's practice location on file with NPPES is 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903-4923.
- What is Melvin Joice's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Joice is (401) 444-8689.
- Does Melvin Joice accept Medicare?
- Melvin Joice is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Joice's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Joice's NPI (1740770957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.