Quick answers
- Does Melinda Wilks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda Wilks 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.
- What is Melinda Wilks's NPI number?
- 1235485640. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Melinda Wilks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda Wilks 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
- University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190005
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda Wilks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 (504) 503‑6565
- 4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 510Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 454‑2222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda Wilks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2024 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235485640 |
| 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
- 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