Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Simon Melnick, DO
Family Medicine · Fall River, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Melnick from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Melnick
Dr. Simon Melnick is a family medicine specialist in Fall River, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Melnick performed 2,910 Medicare services across 2,262 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Melnick received a total of $8,173 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 393 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Melnick is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in MA
$8,173 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,910
Medicare services
Top 6% in MA for family medicine
2,262
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~146 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
312 | $8 | $17 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
277 | $10 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
276 | $10 | $36 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
271 | $5 | $17 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
269 | $13 | $50 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
264 | $8 | $26 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
260 | $16 | $58 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
213 | $6 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
205 | $132 | $400 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
165 | $47 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
164 | $93 | $370 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
38 | $7 | $30 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
38 | $6 | $30 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
38 | $14 | $48 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
35 | $4 | $16 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
19 | $5 | $18 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
17 | $3 | $9 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
14 | $15 | $51 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
12 | $22 | $58 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
12 | $31 | $100 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
11 | $9 | $31 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,173
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,168/year across 7 years
Top 4% in MA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
393
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,173 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,180
2023
$1,116
2022
$660
2021
$38
2020
$548
2019
$2,282
2018
$2,350
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$635
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$74
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Amgen Inc.
$44
Corcept Therapeutics
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$39
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,023
Amgen Inc.
$785
PFIZER INC.
$605
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$522
Allergan Inc.
$445
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$401
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$362
Lilly USA, LLC
$357
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$309
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$302
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$276
Novo Nordisk Inc
$180
Exact Sciences Corporation
$170
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$164
Allergan, Inc.
$156
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$126
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$112
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$92
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$89
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$75
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$71
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$61
Abbott Laboratories
$40
Corcept Therapeutics
$40
AbbVie Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$30
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
Shire North American Group Inc
$24
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$18
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$16
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$15
Grifols USA, LLC
$15
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Lupin Inc.
$13
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in MA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
546
Per 100K population
94.4
County median income
$84,198
Nearest hospital
SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Melnick is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of MA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Melnick experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Melnick performed 312 blood draw (venipuncture) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Melnick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Melnick received a total of $8,173 from 44 companies across 393 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Melnick's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Fall River?
Dr. Melnick's average Medicare payment per service is $25. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Melnick) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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