Melvin Monroe Sigman, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Melvin Monroe Sigman, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 66+ years, working in group practice. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 1960, he brings 66+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6876dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3751 Stocker St, Los Angeles, CA 90008-5101
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
57
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
98
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,862
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $277k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
33 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 2018, attributed to Melvin Monroe Sigman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1960
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
66 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1960)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Melvin Monroe Sigman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melvin Monroe Sigman for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Melvin Monroe Sigman
NPI records show Dr. Sigman as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (323) 298-3680.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melvin Monroe Sigman
Practice Location
3751 Stocker St, Los Angeles, CA 90008-5101
Mailing Address
3751 Stocker St, Los Angeles, CA 90008-5101
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