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Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD

(Dr. Melvin Seth Rapelyea, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1976)

4495 Bear Lake Road
Cookeville, TN 38506

(952) 595-1242

Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1976 and has 50 years of experience. Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD is affiliated with CHESAPEAKE OPEN MRI L L C.

Office Locations

4495 Bear Lake Road
Cookeville, TN 38506

(952) 595-1242

(952) 935-2757

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

abdominal ultrasound

ankle brachial index

carotid duplex ultrasound

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity venous duplex

neck ultrasound

non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound

By Affordability:

spine imaging

thoracic imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD performed more abdominal ultrasound, ankle brachial index (ABI), carotid duplex ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity venous duplex, neck ultrasound, non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound, pelvic ultrasound, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for spine imaging, and thoracic (chest) imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD performed more knee X-ray, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	852
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	450
breast procedures	592
CT scan	1381
diagnostic imaging	87
gastrointestinal procedures	44
hip imaging	151
musculoskeletal imaging	389
neck imaging	51
nuclear scan	17
pelvic imaging	541
preventive care	476
spinal procedures	267
thoracic (chest) imaging	2447
ultrasound (sonogram)	424
vascular procedures	25
women's imaging	592
X-rays	3444

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	870
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	425
breast procedures	769
CT scan	1401
diagnostic imaging	98
gastrointestinal procedures	58
hip imaging	188
musculoskeletal imaging	528
neck imaging	70
nuclear scan	37
pelvic imaging	569
preventive care	624
spinal procedures	281
thoracic (chest) imaging	2497
ultrasound (sonogram)	446
women's imaging	782
X-rays	3813

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1024
Female	1898

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2422
Black	442
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1182
From 75 to 84	859
85 and over	511
Less than 65	370

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1076
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	528
breast procedures	1006
CT scan	1596
diagnostic imaging	56
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hip imaging	266
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	726
neck imaging	114
nuclear scan	57
pelvic imaging	666
preventive care	902
spinal procedures	360
thoracic (chest) imaging	3090
ultrasound (sonogram)	594
women's imaging	1022
X-rays	4919

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1465
Female	2496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3256
Black	626
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1589
From 75 to 84	1179
85 and over	674
Less than 65	519

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	827
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	386
breast procedures	767
CT scan	1231
diagnostic imaging	63
gastrointestinal procedures	49
hip imaging	212
musculoskeletal imaging	498
neck imaging	87
nuclear scan	22
pelvic imaging	605
preventive care	584
spinal procedures	153
thoracic (chest) imaging	2444
ultrasound (sonogram)	533
women's imaging	783
X-rays	3673

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2604
Female	4148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5440
Black	1156
Hispanic	46
Asian	24
Other	86
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2648
From 75 to 84	2032
85 and over	1116
Less than 65	956

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	864
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	423
breast procedures	808
CT scan	1305
diagnostic imaging	73
gastrointestinal procedures	44
musculoskeletal imaging	326
neck imaging	98
nuclear scan	22
pelvic imaging	565
preventive care	591
spinal procedures	176
thoracic (chest) imaging	2356
ultrasound (sonogram)	580
women's imaging	836
X-rays	3385

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1310
Female	2165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2808
Black	581
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1373
From 75 to 84	1063
85 and over	605
Less than 65	434

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	819
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	442
breast procedures	693
CT scan	1245
diagnostic imaging	75
gastrointestinal procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	329
neck imaging	84
nuclear scan	22
pelvic imaging	529
preventive care	476
sinus imaging	14
spinal procedures	157
thoracic (chest) imaging	1964
ultrasound (sonogram)	570
women's imaging	716
X-rays	2848

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1161
Female	1889

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2453
Black	515
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1174
From 75 to 84	976
85 and over	504
Less than 65	396

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2018 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	351
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	185
breast procedures	333
CT scan	589
diagnostic imaging	33
musculoskeletal imaging	198
neck imaging	48
pelvic imaging	240
preventive care	236
spinal procedures	72
thoracic (chest) imaging	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	250
women's imaging	345
X-rays	556

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	1094

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1409
Black	266
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	683
From 75 to 84	563
85 and over	266
Less than 65	214

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2019 were X-rays, ultrasound (sonogram), musculoskeletal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	372
breast procedures	432
CT scan	98
diagnostic imaging	32
musculoskeletal imaging	672
neck imaging	107
nuclear scan	22
pelvic imaging	156
preventive care	362
spinal procedures	340
thoracic (chest) imaging	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	711
vascular procedures	176
women's imaging	472
X-rays	1384

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	583
Female	1155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1448
Black	196
Hispanic	21
Asian	21
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	879
From 75 to 84	558
85 and over	146
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2020 were X-rays, ultrasound (sonogram), musculoskeletal imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	445
breast procedures	99
musculoskeletal imaging	753
neck imaging	230
pelvic imaging	200
preventive care	99
spinal procedures	506
thoracic (chest) imaging	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	1130
vascular procedures	233
women's imaging	193
X-rays	1416

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	680
Female	1123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1455
Black	247
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	887
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	167
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), X-rays, abdominal imaging and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1315
breast procedures	225
musculoskeletal imaging	1239
neck imaging	520
pelvic imaging	580
preventive care	225
spinal procedures	707
thoracic (chest) imaging	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	2911
vascular procedures	529
women's imaging	440
X-rays	2302

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1192
Female	1911

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2525
Black	397
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	103
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1427
From 75 to 84	1108
85 and over	340
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, X-rays and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1669
breast procedures	366
diagnostic imaging	24
musculoskeletal imaging	327
neck imaging	660
pelvic imaging	785
preventive care	280
spinal procedures	260
ultrasound (sonogram)	3870
vascular procedures	806
women's imaging	677
X-rays	891

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	887
Female	1540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1972
Black	324
Hispanic	28
Asian	32
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1131
From 75 to 84	895
85 and over	246
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Cookeville, TN were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	860
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	405
breast procedures	553
CT scan	1105
diagnostic imaging	60
gastrointestinal procedures	42
hip imaging	204
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	544
neck imaging	188
nuclear scan	28
pelvic imaging	494
preventive care	441
sinus imaging	14
spinal procedures	298
thoracic (chest) imaging	1505
ultrasound (sonogram)	1092
vascular procedures	353
women's imaging	623
X-rays	2602

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1048
Female	1765

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	431
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	2289
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	53

**Age**
75 to 84	892
85 and over	415
Less than 65	326
65 to 74	1179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1976. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1976)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melvin S. Rapelyea, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHESAPEAKE OPEN MRI L L C

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Dr. Melvin Rapelyea is a diagnostic radiology specialist in Cookeville, TN. Dr. Rapelyea attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

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