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Dr. Michelle Melody Son, MD
NPI1518520444PAC ID9739414210
- Part D claims, 2024
- 207
- Publications
- 2
- Industry payments
- $29,784
- Affiliated sites
- 2
- Medical group
- 1
- Practice address
- 525 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center - HOPD
Acute Care Hospital outpatient department · Buckeye, Arizona
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Dr. Michelle Melody Son is an orthopedic surgeon in Avondale, Arizona
Dr. Son practices at Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center - HOPD in Buckeye, Arizona.
Dr. Son's NPI, 1518520444, was assigned on April 16, 2019. Dr. Son graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2019. Dr. Son holds Washington license MD61552825.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1518520444NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 9739414210
- NPI enumeration date
- April 16, 2019
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 33
- Medical school graduation
- 2019
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Michelle Melody Son practices in Buckeye and Avondale
Dr. Son's primary practice is Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center - HOPD, at 525 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Dr. Son also practices at Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center, 3125 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392.
- Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center - HOPDPrimary525 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326
- Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center3125 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392 · Maricopa CountyPhone(469) 893-2532
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Michelle Melody Son is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Son's primary practice is Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center - HOPD in Buckeye, Arizona. The medical group on file is Abrazo Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Son to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center - HOPDPrimary
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michelle Melody Son's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Son practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center - HOPD | Available with a free account |
| +1 more affiliated site | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Michelle Melody Son is one of 377 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Son's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Son is licensed in Washington.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, WashingtonPrimary
Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Son
Counts of orthopedic surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
377orthopedic surgeons in Arizona
7orthopedic surgeons in Avondale
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michelle Melody Son's patients have a median age of 44
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Son's median patient age at 44, with 51% women.
Dr. Son's patients across all payers
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Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 44
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women51%
- Men47%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Michelle Melody Son wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Son wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims for 56 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 153 of them, across 7 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $1,145 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 44 claims across 3 drugs.
Part D claims, 2024207
Drugs named by CMS7
Total drug cost$1,145
Part D patients56
Dr. Son's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic206 claims100%
- Brand-name and other1 claims0%
Dr. Son's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Son's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids22%46 of 207 claims
- Antibiotics13%26 of 207 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 442024: 153248%
Drugs named by CMS: 7 in 2024, 3 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Michelle Melody Son takes part in Medicare
Dr. Son accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Michelle Melody Son has 2 publications on record
Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Son, published from 2021 to 2023. Dr. Son's most frequent co-authors are Mohammed Abbas, MD, Dane William Barton, MD and Michael D. Feldman, MD.
Papers2
Years published2021 to 2023
Dr. Son's most frequent co-authors
- Mohammed Abbas, MD1 shared paper
- Dane William Barton, MD1 shared paper
- Michael D. Feldman, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Son
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Michelle Melody Son received $29,784 in industry payments from 2019 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 77 general payments to Dr. Son from 15 drug and device companies from 2019 to 2025. Grants make up the largest share, 67% of the total. Smith & Nephew, Inc. paid the most, $24,957.
General payments to Dr. Son by program year, 2019 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Son by kind, 2019 to 2025
$29.8Kin total
- Grants$20,00067%
- Travel and lodging$6,62122%
- Food and beverage$3,00610%
- Education$1571%
Companies that paid Dr. Son the most, 2019 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Michelle Melody Son graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine
Dr. Son graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2019.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Michelle Melody Son's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Michelle Melody Son's NPI number?
Dr. Michelle Melody Son's NPI number is 1518520444. It was assigned on April 16, 2019, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Michelle Melody Son?
Dr. Michelle Melody Son is an orthopedic surgeon in Avondale, Arizona. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. Michelle Melody Son practice?
Dr. Son practices at 525 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Dr. Son also practices at 3125 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. Dr. Son's primary practice is Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center - HOPD in Buckeye, Arizona. Dmand AI also links Dr. Son to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Michelle Melody Son's medical license number?
Dr. Son holds Washington license MD61552825.
What medical group is Dr. Michelle Melody Son part of?
Dr. Son is linked to Abrazo Medical Group.
Does Dr. Michelle Melody Son accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS lists Dr. Son as accepting Medicare assignment.
Where did Dr. Michelle Melody Son go to medical school?
Dr. Son graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2019.
What drugs does Dr. Michelle Melody Son prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Son's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone HCl, Celecoxib and Cefadroxil.
Has Dr. Michelle Melody Son received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $29,784 in general payments to Dr. Son from 15 companies from 2019 to 2025. The largest total came from Smith & Nephew, Inc.
How long has Dr. Michelle Melody Son been practicing?
Dr. Son graduated from medical school in 2019, 7 years ago.
Does Dr. Michelle Melody Son do research?
Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Son, published from 2021 to 2023.
Who does Dr. Michelle Melody Son publish with?
Dr. Son's most frequent co-authors are Mohammed Abbas, MD (1 shared paper), Dane William Barton, MD (1 shared paper) and Michael D. Feldman, MD (1 shared paper).
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