Dr. Melby Abraham, MD

  • Cortez, CO
  • Nephrologist
NPI1740631191PAC ID9537557285
Medicare services, 2024
93
Medicare patients, 2024
95
Part D claims, 2023
15
Hospital affiliations
4
Industry payments
$998
Practice address
1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
Practice phone
Call (970) 565-6666
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Primary practice

Southwest Memorial Hospital

Hospital · Cortez, Colorado

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Dr. Melby Abraham is a nephrologist in Cortez, Colorado

Dr. Abraham practices at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, part of Southwest Health System.

Dr. Abraham's NPI, 1740631191, was assigned on June 28, 2016. Dr. Abraham graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2016. Dr. Abraham holds Texas license T3420.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
9537557285
NPI enumeration date
June 28, 2016
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(970) 565-6666
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
36
Medical school graduation
2016

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Melby Abraham practices at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado

Dr. Abraham's primary practice is Southwest Memorial Hospital, at 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321 in Montezuma County. The practice phone is (970) 565-6666.

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Melby Abraham is affiliated with 5 sites of care and 7 medical groups

Dr. Abraham's primary practice is Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, part of Southwest Health System. Dr. Abraham is also affiliated with CommonSpirit - Mercy Hospital. The medical group on file is Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery Associates (CTSA). Dmand AI also links Dr. Abraham to 2 more hospitals, 6 medical groups and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Melby Abraham's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Abraham practices, 5 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Southwest Memorial HospitalAvailable with a free account
+4 more sites and 6 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Melby Abraham is one of 167 nephrologists in Colorado

Nephrology is Dr. Abraham's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RN0300X. Dr. Abraham is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dmand AI has Dr. Abraham's licenses on file in 3 states: Texas, Utah and Illinois.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Nephrology, TexasPrimaryLicense T3420 · 2021 to 2026 · taxonomy 207RN0300X
  • Internal medicine, UtahLicense 13219986-1205 · 2023 to 2024 · taxonomy 207R00000X
  • Illinois licenseLicense 125.068414 · 2016 to 2019

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists acute kidney failure, chronic kidney disease and fluid and electrolyte imbalances among the conditions Dr. Abraham treats.

Nephrologists near Dr. Abraham

Counts of nephrologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

167nephrologists in Colorado
4nephrologists in Cortez

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Melby Abraham billed Medicare for 93 services in 2024

CMS data shows 93 Medicare services from Dr. Abraham across 1 procedure code in 2024, for 95 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $12,011 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

Medicare services, 202493
Medicare patients95
Paid by Medicare$12,011
Procedure codes1

Dr. Abraham's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 4362024: 9379%

Dr. Abraham compared with the Colorado median for nephrologists, 2024

  • Dr. Abraham
  • Colorado median
Medicare services
93vs 57784% below
Medicare patients
95vs 21255% below
Part D claims
15vs 55097% below

Medians across 155 nephrologists in Colorado with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Abraham's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Melby Abraham treated 95 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 74

CMS counts 95 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Abraham in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 31 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 41% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.56, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Abraham's median patient age at 65, with 53% women.

Medicare patients, 202495
Average age74
Average risk score2.56
Also on Medicaid41%

Dr. Abraham's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Abraham's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women6366%
  • Men3234%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Abraham's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Chronic kidney disease59%
  4. Diabetes54%
  5. Arthritis51%
  6. Anxiety46%
  7. Mood disorders45%
  8. Ischemic heart disease42%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Abraham's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 65

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women53%
  • Men46%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Melby Abraham wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2023

In 2023, Dr. Abraham wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $125 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 33 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 202315
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$125

Dr. Abraham's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2023

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2023

  • 2022
  • 2023
Claims for drugs CMS names
2022: 332023: 1555%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

How Dr. Melby Abraham takes part in Medicare

Dr. Abraham accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Melby Abraham received $998 in industry payments from 2016 to 2023

CMS Open Payments shows 29 general payments to Dr. Abraham from 9 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2023. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. paid the most, $212.

General payments to Dr. Abraham by program year, 2016 to 2023

General payments to Dr. Abraham by kind, 2016 to 2023

$998in total
  • Food and beverage$994100%
  • Education$40%

Companies that paid Dr. Abraham the most, 2016 to 2023

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Melby Abraham graduated from Ross University School of Medicine

Dr. Abraham graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2016.

  1. Medical schoolRoss University School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in internal medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. Board certified in nephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Melby Abraham accepts plans from 16 insurance carriers

Dr. Abraham is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and United Healthcare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Abraham accepts, by number of carriers

  1. HMO11
  2. PPO9
  3. Medicare5
  4. POS4
  5. EPO3
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Melby Abraham's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Melby Abraham's NPI number?

Dr. Melby Abraham's NPI number is 1740631191. It was assigned on June 28, 2016, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Melby Abraham?

Dr. Melby Abraham is a nephrologist in Cortez, Colorado. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Nephrology Physician (taxonomy code 207RN0300X).

Where does Dr. Melby Abraham practice?

Dr. Abraham practices at 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321. Dr. Abraham's primary practice is Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, part of Southwest Health System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Abraham to 2 hospitals, 6 medical groups and 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Melby Abraham's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Abraham is (970) 565-6666.

What is Dr. Melby Abraham's medical license number?

Dr. Abraham holds Texas license T3420, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Melby Abraham been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Abraham in Texas (2021 to 2026), Utah (2023 to 2024) and Illinois (2016 to 2019).

Which hospitals is Dr. Melby Abraham affiliated with?

Dr. Abraham practices at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado. Dr. Abraham is also affiliated with CommonSpirit - Mercy Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Abraham to 2 more hospitals.

What medical group is Dr. Melby Abraham part of?

Dr. Abraham is linked to Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery Associates (CTSA). Dmand AI links Dr. Abraham to 6 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Melby Abraham accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Abraham billed Medicare for 93 services in 2024, and Dr. Abraham accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Melby Abraham see?

CMS counts 95 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Abraham in 2024, with an average age of 74.

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Is Dr. Melby Abraham board certified?

Yes. Dr. Abraham is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

What services does Dr. Melby Abraham bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Abraham's most billed Medicare services were hospital inpatient care (99223).

Where did Dr. Melby Abraham go to medical school?

Dr. Abraham graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2016.

What drugs does Dr. Melby Abraham prescribe most?

In 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Abraham's most prescribed drugs by claims were Furosemide.

Has Dr. Melby Abraham received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $998 in general payments to Dr. Abraham from 9 companies from 2016 to 2023. The largest total came from Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

How long has Dr. Melby Abraham been practicing?

Dr. Abraham graduated from medical school in 2016, 10 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. Melby Abraham accept?

Dr. Abraham is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and United Healthcare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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