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Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Morehouse School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: heart failure, heart problems

720 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30310

(404) 752-1500

Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC is a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC is affiliated with Morehouse School of Medicine and MOREHOUSE HEALTHCARE, INC.

Office Locations

3896 Princeton Lakes Way
Atlanta, GA 30303

(919) 684-8111

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Morehouse School of Medicine

720 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30310

(404) 752-1500

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Some issues Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

“"The problem is, it's not just cardiology," said Dr. Melvin Echols, the ACC's chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.”—"Black people have the highest rates of death from heart disease. Could more Black cardiologists help?", NBC News, February 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	264
doctor visit	1173
hospital care	280
inpatient care	280
ultrasound (sonogram)	264

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	268
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	75
Native American	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	112
Less than 65	217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	57
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	235
doctor visit	1302
hospital care	333
inpatient care	333
ultrasound (sonogram)	235

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	395
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	240
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	120

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	95
Less than 65	212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	56
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	251
doctor visit	1139
hospital care	241
inpatient care	225
outpatient care	16
stress testing	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	233

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	604
Female	810

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	380
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	180

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	376
85 and over	178
Less than 65	372

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	167
doctor visit	696
hospital care	186
inpatient care	173
outpatient care	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	167

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	156
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	76
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2016 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	57
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2018 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

blood draw	16
cardiac procedures	58
doctor visit	59
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	105

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	17
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	53
doctor visit	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	19
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
cardiac procedures	63
doctor visit	63
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	46
preventive care	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	18
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

blood draw	15
cardiac procedures	141
doctor visit	642
hospital care	178
inpatient care	173
lab tests	46
outpatient care	14
preventive care	16
stress testing	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	139

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	151
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	186
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	47
Other	13

**Age**
85 and over	52
75 to 84	115
Less than 65	110
65 to 74	153

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	9
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2002. He is certified by the Board Certification: Cardiology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine (2002)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Cardiology

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Morehouse School of Medicine

MOREHOUSE HEALTHCARE, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$9,533 HeartMate Touch $4,200	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $1,914	CardioMEMS HF System $1,290	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $1,229	CardioMEMS $900
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$696 NON BRAND $667	ENTRESTO $29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$248 BRILINTA $248
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$216 LifeVest $216
Lilly USA, LLC	$61 Effient $61
Other	$92 ANGIOSCULPT $29	Effient $26	ELIQUIS $13	Repatha $12	$12

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$9,480
Food and Beverage	$699
Travel and Lodging	$655
Education	$12

Research Payments

Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC has received 8 research payments totaling $416,543.

Biography

Dr. Melvin Echols is a specialist in adult cardiology. He is a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Echols has a special interest in heart failure. He is professionally affiliated with Morehouse School of Medicine.

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In The News

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MD, FACC From 2013 - 2022

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