Quick answers
- Does Paul I. Meli accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul I. Meli 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 Paul I. Meli see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 230 Original Medicare patients and 9,826 services for Paul I. Meli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul I. Meli's NPI number?
- 1669589362. 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 Paul I. Meli, 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 | 230 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,826 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,600 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7331)3,440 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)1,408 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)307 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)211 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Paul I. Meli works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul I. Meli 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.
- Broward Health Imperial PointFort Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100200
- Broward Health NorthDeerfield Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100086
- Holy Cross HospitalFt Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100073
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul I. Meli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1601 Clint Moore Rd, Suite 125Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 939‑0800
- 201 E Sample RdDeerfield Beach, FL 33064 (954) 941‑8300
- 201 E Sample RdPompano Beach, FL 33064 (954) 941‑8300
- 660 Glades Rd, Suite 360Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 391‑5515
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul I. Meli as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ortho Florida LLC125 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Boca Raton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boca Raton, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ortho Florida LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669589362 |
| 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