Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Mr. Melvin Dean Karges, MD

Individual provider Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · NPI 1538198452

Mr. Melvin Dean Karges, MD is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Joplin, Missouri. Graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (KC/WICH/SAL) in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
University of Kansas School of Med (KC/WICH/SAL)
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

702 E 34th St Ste 100
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: (417) 782-1700
Fax: (417) 782-1747
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Specialties & licences

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208100000X · Licence R2H11 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1538198452
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 2, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 29, 2025
Certification dateJanuary 29, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyPHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL)
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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