Quick answers
- Does Melvin S. Gale accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin S. Gale 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 S. Gale see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 915 services for Melvin S. Gale. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin S. Gale's NPI number?
- 1740343342. 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 S. Gale, 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 | 129 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 915 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)309 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)249 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)189 services
- Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor (90785)16 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)15 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 cholesterol69%
- Depression65%
- Anxiety63%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Melvin S. Gale works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melvin S. Gale 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.
- Christ HospitalCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360163
- Mercy Health - West HospitalCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360234
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin S. Gale is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4221 Malsbary Rd, Suite 102Blue Ash, OH 45242 (513) 241‑1811
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
- Geriatric Psychiatryalso
Other psychiatrists in Blue Ash
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Blue Ash, OH — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1969 (57 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) | 1740343342 |
| 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