Quick answers
- Does Melvin L. McFarlin Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin L. McFarlin Jr. 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 L. McFarlin Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 384 Original Medicare patients and 1,378 services for Melvin L. McFarlin Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin L. McFarlin Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1508059239. 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 L. McFarlin Jr., 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 | 384 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,378 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)101 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)84 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)81 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)77 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes25%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin L. McFarlin Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4776 Verona DrSaint Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 396‑9500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin L. McFarlin Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Urgent Care Express LLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Saint Joseph
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Joseph, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Urgent Care Express LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508059239 |
| 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
- 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