Miguel Melgar, MD
NPI 1821181942 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Biloxi, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Miguel Melgar, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Biloxi, MS (NPI 1821181942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821181942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22461 (MS)
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
19 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
226 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 50 | $132 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 35 | $232 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 32 | $351 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $122 |
| Aspiration of Bone Marrow for Spine Bone Graft20939 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,880 across 21 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2026-03-18
- Certified
- 2026-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Miguel Melgar's NPI number?
- Miguel Melgar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821181942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Miguel Melgar's specialty?
- Miguel Melgar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Miguel Melgar located?
- Miguel Melgar's practice location on file with NPPES is 180b Debuys Rd Ste 103, Biloxi, MS 39531-4423.
- What is Miguel Melgar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Miguel Melgar is (228) 806-7030.
- Does Miguel Melgar accept Medicare?
- Miguel Melgar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Miguel Melgar's NPI active?
- Yes — Miguel Melgar's NPI (1821181942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.