James S Melvin, M.D.
James S Melvin is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Chevy Chase, MD with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James S Melvin, M.D. has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 21+ years, working in group practice. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
District Orthopaedics, Pc 5454 Wisconsin Avenue, 1000, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6949
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better21.26%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.2 pts)
21.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
983
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
220
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
475
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$149 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James S Melvin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With James S Melvin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James S Melvin for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Chevy Chase required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James S Melvin
NPI records show Dr. Melvin as active with telehealth listed in Chevy Chase, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 882-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James S Melvin
Practice Location
District Orthopaedics, Pc 5454 Wisconsin Avenue, 1000, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6949
Mailing Address
District Orthopaedics, Pc 5454 Wisconsin Avenue, 1000, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6949
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