Quick answers
- Does Melissa J. Wendell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa J. Wendell 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 Melissa J. Wendell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 219 Original Medicare patients and 1,266 services for Melissa J. Wendell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa J. Wendell's NPI number?
- 1205814464. 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 Melissa J. Wendell, 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 | 219 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,266 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized) (80047)357 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)332 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)268 services
- Remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure sensor, up to 30 days (93264)119 services
- Red blood cell concentration measurement (85014)88 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%
- Heart failure75%
- Atrial fibrillation68%
- Ischemic heart disease67%
- Chronic kidney disease66%
Hospitals where Melissa J. Wendell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa J. Wendell 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.
- Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, IncMedford, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521324
- Aspirus Rhinelander HospitalRhinelander, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520019
- Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc.Stevens Point, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520002
- Aspirus Tomahawk HospitalTomahawk, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521313
- Aspirus Wausau HospitalWausau, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520030
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa J. Wendell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4005 Community Ctr DrWeston, WI 54476
- 500 Wind Ridge DrWausau, WI 54401 (715) 847‑2611
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa J. Wendell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aspirus Medical Group, Inc.268 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Weston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Weston, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aspirus Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205814464 |
| 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