Melvin Paul Simien, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Melvin Paul Simien is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Fort Worth, TX with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melvin Paul Simien, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 17+ years, working in group practice. A Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport graduate since 2009, he brings 17+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1307 8th Ave Ste 406, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4141
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.6%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
242
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
303
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $34k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
38 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Melvin Paul Simien's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
Board certified · Nov 19, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (Class of 2009)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Melvin Paul Simien
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melvin Paul Simien for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Worth 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 Paul Simien
NPI records show Dr. Simien as active with telehealth listed in Fort Worth, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (817) 912-9180.
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 Melvin Paul Simien
Practice Location
1307 8th Ave Ste 406, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4141
Mailing Address
1307 8th Ave Ste 406, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4141
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