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Pathology

Melton H. Fish, MD

Works at hospitals in Longview, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Melton H. Fish, MD is a pathologist at 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601. Phone: (903) 315-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Melton H. Fish had 1,051 Original Medicare patients and 2,722 services. NPI 1043287808. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (903) 315‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center
  • Group practice: Austin Pathology Associates
  • Medical school: graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melton H. Fish, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Melton H. Fish accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melton H. Fish accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Melton H. Fish see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,051 Original Medicare patients and 2,722 services for Melton H. Fish. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Melton H. Fish's NPI number?
1043287808. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Melton H. Fish, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,051
Services billed to Medicare2,722
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,170 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)367 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)323 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)145 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)118 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Depression30%

Hospitals where Melton H. Fish works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melton H. Fish at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melton H. Fish is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melton H. Fish as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Austin Pathology Associates78 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Longview

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Longview, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Austin Pathology Associates

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043287808
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians