Quick answers
- Does Elias R. Melhem accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elias R. Melhem 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 Elias R. Melhem see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 821 Original Medicare patients and 7,301 services for Elias R. Melhem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elias R. Melhem's NPI number?
- 1932145984. 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 Elias R. Melhem, 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 | 821 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,301 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)6,267 services
- Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)228 services
- Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)150 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)150 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)106 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes42%
- Depression33%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Elias R. Melhem works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elias R. Melhem 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.
- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390174
Practice locations
Addresses where Elias R. Melhem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 W Germantown PikeEast Norriton, PA 19401 (610) 277‑3202
- 1101 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107 (800) 533‑3669
- 111 S 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
- 12609 Belmont Ridge RdReisterstown, MD 21136 (754) 206‑6226
- 150 E Pennsylvania Ave, Mdi DowingtownDowningtown, PA 19335 (610) 518‑6300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elias R. Melhem as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jefferson University Physicians1,531 clinicians in the group
- Jefferson University Radiology Associates LLC112 clinicians in the group
- Jeanes Radiology Associates LLC43 clinicians in the group
- Rittenhouse Imaging Center LLC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in East Norriton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Norriton, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jefferson University Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932145984 |
| 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