Dr. Howard Laney Melton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Howard Laney Melton, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Moultrie, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Dr. Howard Laney Melton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Colquitt Regional Surgery, Llc. Dr. Howard Laney Melton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (229) 985-1080 to request Dr. Howard Laney Melton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4 Live Oak Ct
Moultrie, GA 31768-6783

Phone 1: (229) 985-1080

Fax: (229) 890-9743
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Howard Laney Melton
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2163508235
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 37 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Howard Laney Melton attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1457327454
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 10, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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.
  • EHR - He does 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Howard Laney Melton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Howard Laney Melton has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 37 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Colquitt Regional Surgery, Llc


Practice Locations

4 Live Oak Ct
Moultrie, GA 31768-6783
Phone: (229) 985-1080
Fax: (229) 890-9743
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 Monday, July 10, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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