Quick answers
- Does Melinda M. Craig accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda M. Craig 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 Melinda M. Craig see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 111 Original Medicare patients and 149 services for Melinda M. Craig. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda M. Craig's NPI number?
- 1194124073. 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 Melinda M. Craig, 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 | 111 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 149 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)104 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure73%
- Atrial fibrillation57%
- Arthritis55%
Hospitals where Melinda M. Craig works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda M. Craig 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.
- Sentara Careplex HospitalHampton, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490093
- Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490007
- Sentara Obici HospitalSuffolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490044
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterWilliamsburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490066
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda M. Craig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11803 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23606
- 301 Riverview AveNorfolk, VA 23510
- 3920 A Bridge RdSuffolk, VA 23435
- 400 Sentara CirWilliamsburg, VA 23188
- 400 Sentara Circle, 350 Vascular and Transplant SpecialistsWilliamsburg, VA 23188 (757) 345‑4460
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda M. Craig as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Newport News
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newport News, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sentara Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194124073 |
| 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