Quick answers
- Does Melvin Ashford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin Ashford 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 Melvin Ashford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 5,875 services for Melvin Ashford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin Ashford's NPI number?
- 1053321745. 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 Melvin Ashford, 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 patients | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,875 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)2,610 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)2,160 services
- Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings (51784)79 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)69 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 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 pressure58%
- Arthritis54%
- High cholesterol53%
- Depression35%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes16%
Hospitals where Melvin Ashford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melvin Ashford 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.
- M Health Fairview St John's HospitalMaplewood, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240210
- M Health Fairview Woodwinds HospitalWoodbury, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240213
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin Ashford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15000 Garrett AveApple Valley, MN 55124 (651) 600‑3035
- 1687 Woodlane Dr, Suite 101Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 600‑3035
- 2603 White Bear Ave NMaplewood, MN 55109 (651) 600‑3035
- 86 Coulee Rd, Suite 201Hudson, WI 54016 (651) 600‑3035
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin Ashford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Minnesota Womens Care PA44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Apple Valley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Apple Valley, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Minnesota Womens Care PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053321745 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians