Quick answers
- Does Melanie J. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie J. Patel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melanie J. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 957 Original Medicare patients and 1,712 services for Melanie J. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie J. Patel's NPI number?
- 1073974242. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melanie J. Patel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 957 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,712 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)717 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)247 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)160 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)77 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)66 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Heart failure38%
- Diabetes37%
Hospitals where Melanie J. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie J. Patel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390006
- Geisinger-Lewistown HospitalLewistown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390048
- Mount Nittany Medical CenterState College, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390268
- WellSpan Evangelical Community HospitalLewisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390013
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie J. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 E Mountain DrWilkes Barre, PA 18711 (570) 826‑7850
- 143 Hospital Dr, Suite 201State College, PA 16803 (814) 234‑8800
- 155 Wellness WayState College, PA 16803 (814) 231‑7000
- 3 Hospital DrLewisburg, PA 17837 (570) 524‑5056
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie J. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
- Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc367 clinicians in the group
- Evangelical Medical Services Organization248 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Pennsylvania →
Other cardiologists in Wilkes Barre
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilkes Barre, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Geisinger Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073974242 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians