Dr. Derek Arthur Melby
Internal Medicine in Gaffney, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Derek Arthur Melby, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Gaffney, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Novant Health Gaffney Medical Center, Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Piedmont Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital. Dr. Derek Arthur Melby also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Comprehensive Hospitalist Services Of South Carolina. Dr. Derek Arthur Melby accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (864) 487-4271 to request Dr. Derek Arthur Melby the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Derek Arthur Melby |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9638252760 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Derek Arthur Melby attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1033266473
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, January 5, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Derek Arthur Melby
Medical Licenses
Dr. Derek Arthur Melby has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 25 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| 2013-02065 | North Carolina |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 0116016027 | Virginia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| 0116016027 | Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Gaffney, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Florence, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Huntersville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Rock Hill, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Goldsboro, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Comprehensive Hospitalist Services Of South Carolina
| Comprehensive Hospitalist Services Of South Carolina | 22 |
Practice Locations
1530 N Limestone St
Gaffney, SC 29340-4742
Phone: (864) 487-4271
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Dr. Derek Arthur Melby [NPI: 1033266473]Internal Medicine, Family Practice