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Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1980)

2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 560w
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 582-7900

Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD is a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD is affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center and Lompoc Hematology Oncology.

Office Locations

Lompoc Valley Medical Center

1213 East Ocean Avenue Suite 102
Lompoc, CA 93436

(805) 735-1155

(805) 735-1133

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2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 560w
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 582-7900

(310) 582-7946

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2023

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intravenous infusion therapy

In 2012, Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD had a list price for intravenous infusion therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	428
blood draw	1130
chemotherapy	428
doctor visit	1813
hospital care	680
inpatient care	680
lab tests	9355
minimally invasive procedures	553
port flush	47
preventive care	45
thyroid function tests	49
vaccines	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	271
blood draw	1196
chemotherapy	271
doctor visit	1614
hospital care	477
inpatient care	477
lab tests	8215
minimally invasive procedures	379
port flush	24
preventive care	46
thyroid function tests	39
vaccines	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	19
Hispanic	15
Asian	31
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	103
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	353
blood draw	3694
chemotherapy	353
doctor visit	1690
hospital care	499
inpatient care	499
lab tests	31385
minimally invasive procedures	400
preventive care	126
thyroid function tests	359
vaccines	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	618
Female	964

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1363
Black	39
Hispanic	65
Asian	76
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	717
From 75 to 84	542
85 and over	265
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2015 were lab tests, thyroid function tests, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	465
blood draw	57
chemotherapy	465
doctor visit	1798
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503
lab tests	47237
minimally invasive procedures	541
preventive care	141
thyroid function tests	653
vaccines	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1316
Female	2214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3032
Black	114
Hispanic	140
Asian	154
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1592
From 75 to 84	1228
85 and over	572
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	268
blood draw	800
chemotherapy	268
diabetes management	15
doctor visit	1468
hospital care	474
inpatient care	474
lab tests	14374
minimally invasive procedures	351
preventive care	56
thyroid function tests	162
vaccines	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	692

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	938
Black	40
Hispanic	49
Asian	65
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	188
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2017 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	279
blood draw	245
chemotherapy	279
diabetes management	14
doctor visit	1203
hospital care	435
inpatient care	435
lab tests	7714
minimally invasive procedures	356
preventive care	38
thyroid function tests	87

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	22
Hispanic	18
Asian	31
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	80
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	351
blood draw	1111
chemotherapy	351
doctor visit	1571
hospital care	611
inpatient care	611
lab tests	9656
minimally invasive procedures	433
preventive care	42
thyroid function tests	204
vaccines	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	23
Hispanic	31
Asian	34
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	111
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	180
blood draw	930
chemotherapy	180
diabetes management	18
doctor visit	1234
hospital care	416
inpatient care	416
lab tests	7536
minimally invasive procedures	249
preventive care	75
thyroid function tests	252
vaccines	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	24
Hispanic	18
Asian	34
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	81
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	307
blood draw	986
chemotherapy	307
diabetes management	30
doctor visit	1287
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340
lab tests	10373
minimally invasive procedures	395
preventive care	99
thyroid function tests	305
vaccines	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	24
Hispanic	29
Asian	46
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	98
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	387
blood draw	1188
chemotherapy	387
diabetes management	46
doctor visit	1442
hospital care	357
inpatient care	357
lab tests	10020
minimally invasive procedures	452
preventive care	139
thyroid function tests	239
vaccines	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	20
Hispanic	24
Asian	39
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	94
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	240
blood draw	868
chemotherapy	240
diabetes management	54
doctor visit	930
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
lab tests	7527
minimally invasive procedures	273
preventive care	144
thyroid function tests	226
vaccines	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	29
Hispanic	44
Asian	39
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	135
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lompoc, CA were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	320
blood draw	1109
chemotherapy	320
diabetes management	29
doctor visit	1459
hospital care	446
inpatient care	446
lab tests	14853
minimally invasive procedures	398
preventive care	86
thyroid function tests	234
vaccines	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

**Gender**
Female	617
Male	349

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	49
Non-Hispanic White	819
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	157
75 to 84	355
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	418

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	43

Education & Training

Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1980. She completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1980)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (1983)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Lompoc Hematology Oncology

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lompoc, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$374 AFINITOR $374
Incyte Corporation	$212 JAKAFI $37	$175
Genentech USA, Inc.	$27 Gazyva $27
Celgene Corporation	$24 Revlimid $12	Abraxane $11
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$23 ELIGARD $23
Other	$134 myRisk $22	XTANDI $20	KEYTRUDA $20	BRUKINSA $19	TAZVERIK $16	Other $36

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$577
Consulting Fee	$175
Education	$41

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD.

RT Oncology Services Corporation	2014	$24,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
RT Oncology Services Corporation	2015	$24,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
RT Oncology Services Corporation	2013	$24,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
RT Oncology Services Corporation	2016	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Sold Ownership Interest to Third Party

Biography

Dr. Melani Shaum's areas of specialization are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. She is professionally affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Dr. Shaum graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). On average, patients gave her a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Her distinctions include: Southern California Super Doctors; Preeminent Women s Health Doctors; and Top Women Southern California Super Doctors.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2023

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melani P. Shaum, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

Biography

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