Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Melcher, M.D.
Family Medicine · Weatherford, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Melcher
Dr. Steven Melcher is a family medicine specialist in Weatherford, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Melcher performed 2,836 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Melcher received a total of $4,573 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 329 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Melcher 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 9% volume in TX
$4,573 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,836
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,095 | $84 | $206 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
240 | $0 | $1 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
230 | $124 | $324 |
| Annual depression screening | 203 | $18 | $53 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
141 | $13 | $61 |
| 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. |
132 | $58 | $139 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
82 | $30 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
70 | $75 | $183 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
64 | $18 | $89 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
41 | $10 | $70 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
40 | $10 | $41 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
39 | $30 | $70 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
38 | $282 | $863 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
36 | $141 | $447 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
35 | $21 | $81 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
35 | $2 | $10 |
| ECG screening, interpretation and report only A routine 12-lead electrocardiogram is interpreted and reported as part of an initial preventive physical examination. |
33 | $3 | $27 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
30 | $159 | $486 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
29 | $17 | $83 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $13 | $64 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
28 | $17 | $73 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
28 | $9 | $25 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
26 | $16 | $70 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
24 | $10 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $113 | $278 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
19 | $30 | $151 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures three different views of the middle section of the spine to evaluate its structure. |
18 | $19 | $82 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
18 | $18 | $92 |
| 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. |
13 | $22 | $59 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,573
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $653/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
329
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$400
2023
$463
2022
$550
2021
$294
2020
$311
2019
$1,287
2018
$1,268
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$61
Lilly USA, LLC
$61
Novo Nordisk Inc
$54
Abbott Laboratories
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$16
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$781
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$455
ABBVIE INC.
$337
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$315
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$279
PFIZER INC.
$224
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$204
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Lilly USA, LLC
$171
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$162
Allergan Inc.
$159
Amgen Inc.
$142
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$137
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$135
Abbott Laboratories
$98
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$94
AbbVie Inc.
$67
Shire North American Group Inc
$67
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$45
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$38
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$36
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$33
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Eisai Inc.
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$27
Alkermes, Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$12
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
254
County median income
$102,099
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Melcher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), 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. Melcher experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Melcher performed 1,095 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Melcher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Melcher received a total of $4,573 from 37 companies across 329 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Melcher's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Weatherford?
Dr. Melcher's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Melcher) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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