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Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD

(Dr. Dixie Melillo, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and General Surgery

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1983)

3343 Fairview Street
Pasadena, TX 77504

(713) 944-3000

Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX specializing in diagnostic radiology and general surgery. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1983 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD is affiliated with THE ROSE.

Office Locations

12700 N Featherwood Drive Suite 260
Houston, TX 77034

(281) 484-4708

(281) 484-5626

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3343 Fairview Street
Pasadena, TX 77504

(713) 944-3000

(713) 941-4534

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

breast imaging

breast procedures

central DEXA

image-guided breast biopsy

image-guided core breast biopsy

screening mammogram

stereotactic core breast biopsy

whole breast ultrasound

X-rays

By Affordability:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, breast imaging, breast procedures, central DEXA, image-guided breast biopsy, image-guided core breast biopsy, screening mammogram, stereotactic core breast biopsy, whole breast ultrasound, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for 2-D diagnostic mammogram, 2-D mammogram, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic mammogram, and mammogram (breast X-ray) 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:

image guided procedures

By Affordability:

breast imaging

ultrasound-guided breast biopsy

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD performed more image guided procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for breast imaging, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, and ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1966
diagnostic imaging	339
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	768
excision	11
image guided procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
minor procedures	36
musculoskeletal imaging	724
open surgery	11
preventive care	1179
ultrasound (sonogram)	412
women's imaging	1930
X-rays	2242

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	1938

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1495
Black	135
Hispanic	266
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1070
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	149
Less than 65	179

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	3638
diagnostic imaging	609
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	1026
image guided procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	41
musculoskeletal imaging	782
preventive care	2300
ultrasound (sonogram)	688
women's imaging	3597
X-rays	3691

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	2825

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2057
Black	247
Hispanic	442
Asian	80
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1622
From 75 to 84	757
85 and over	189
Less than 65	279

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	4436
diagnostic imaging	688
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	1050
image guided procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	65
minor procedures	65
musculoskeletal imaging	699
preventive care	1989
ultrasound (sonogram)	1694
women's imaging	4371
X-rays	3376

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	5124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3694
Black	424
Hispanic	796
Asian	176
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3020
From 75 to 84	1346
85 and over	310
Less than 65	480

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	4439
diagnostic imaging	712
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	1042
image guided procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
minor procedures	61
musculoskeletal imaging	781
preventive care	2068
ultrasound (sonogram)	1598
women's imaging	4378
X-rays	3561

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	2635

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1860
Black	237
Hispanic	416
Asian	100
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1573
From 75 to 84	694
85 and over	159
Less than 65	223

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	3698
diagnostic imaging	589
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	841
image guided procedures	57
minimally invasive procedures	57
minor procedures	57
musculoskeletal imaging	764
preventive care	1732
ultrasound (sonogram)	1320
women's imaging	3641
X-rays	3085

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	2259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1634
Black	173
Hispanic	357
Asian	71
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1388
From 75 to 84	575
85 and over	146
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	3516
diagnostic imaging	515
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	745
image guided procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	58
minor procedures	58
musculoskeletal imaging	704
preventive care	1735
ultrasound (sonogram)	1208
women's imaging	3458
X-rays	2954

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1546
Black	164
Hispanic	391
Asian	76
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1367
From 75 to 84	581
85 and over	107
Less than 65	159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	3434
diagnostic imaging	512
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	668
image guided procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	55
minor procedures	55
musculoskeletal imaging	655
preventive care	1729
ultrasound (sonogram)	1138
women's imaging	3379
X-rays	2896

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	2189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1546
Black	166
Hispanic	396
Asian	63
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1403
From 75 to 84	544
85 and over	95
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2273
diagnostic imaging	365
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	492
image guided procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	448
preventive care	1064
ultrasound (sonogram)	820
women's imaging	2249
X-rays	1877

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1036
Black	80
Hispanic	255
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	938
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	57
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2816
diagnostic imaging	396
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	544
image guided procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	568
preventive care	1461
ultrasound (sonogram)	932
women's imaging	2789
X-rays	2425

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	1847

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1297
Black	161
Hispanic	305
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1210
From 75 to 84	454
85 and over	71
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2978
diagnostic imaging	263
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	546
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	600
preventive care	1766
ultrasound (sonogram)	936
women's imaging	2965
X-rays	2629

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	2070

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1462
Black	172
Hispanic	330
Asian	76
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1348
From 75 to 84	536
85 and over	79
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2830
diagnostic imaging	224
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	214
image guided procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	30
musculoskeletal imaging	594
preventive care	1666
ultrasound (sonogram)	910
women's imaging	2800
X-rays	2484

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1407
Black	161
Hispanic	265
Asian	69
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1251
From 75 to 84	512
85 and over	71
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

breast procedures	3274
diagnostic imaging	473
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	721
excision	11
image guided procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	665
open surgery	11
preventive care	1699
ultrasound (sonogram)	1059
women's imaging	3232
X-rays	2838

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	1898

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	192
Asian / Pacific Islander	77
Non-Hispanic White	1730
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	383
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	629
85 and over	130
Less than 65	190
65 to 74	1471

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1983. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1983)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

THE ROSE

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dixie Unruh Melillo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$2,100 BPV-Marquee $2,100

**Types of Payments**
Gift	$2,100

Biography

Dr. Dixie Melillo sees patients in Houston, TX and Pasadena, TX. Her medical specialties are general surgery and diagnostic radiology. Dr. Melillo attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine.