Quick answers
- Does Melvin R. Gonzaga accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin R. Gonzaga 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 R. Gonzaga see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 3,721 services for Melvin R. Gonzaga. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin R. Gonzaga's NPI number?
- 1104842566. 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 R. Gonzaga, 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 | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,721 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,511 services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)560 services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)382 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)360 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)349 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Anxiety66%
- Depression44%
- Diabetes37%
Hospitals where Melvin R. Gonzaga works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melvin R. Gonzaga 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.
- Potomac Valley HospitalKeyser, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511315
- Western Maryland Regional Medical CenterCumberland, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210027
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin R. Gonzaga is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 957 National Hwy, Suite 3Lavale, MD 21502
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin R. Gonzaga as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Garrett Anesthesia and Pain Management3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Interventional Pain Management doctors in Maryland →
Other interventional pain specialists in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1968 (58 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) | 1104842566 |
| 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