Dr. Kenneth Melton
Nephrology in Lumberton, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kenneth Melton, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Lumberton, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital, Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Vidant Medical Center. Dr. Kenneth Melton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolina Kidney Care, Pa. Dr. Kenneth Melton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (910) 618-1055 to request Dr. Kenneth Melton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Kenneth Melton |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7719899145 |
| 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
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 46 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Kenneth Melton attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1003815994
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 21, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 21, 2011
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. Kenneth Melton
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kenneth Melton has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 46 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| 33713 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Dunn, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Elizabethtown, North Carolina | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lumberton, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Greenville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Carolina Kidney Care, Pa | 22 |
Practice Locations
810 Wesley Pines Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358-2358
Phone: (910) 618-1055
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
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, January 21, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Kenneth Melton [NPI: 1003815994]Nephrology, Internal Medicine