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Mental Health Counselor

Melanie Defazio

Sees patients in Hewitt, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Melanie Defazio (Mental Health Counselor) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Hewitt, NJ. NPI 1235487646. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melanie Defazio, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Mental Health CounselorPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Melanie Defazio see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Hewitt, NJ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Melanie Defazio's specialty?
Medicare lists Mental Health Counselor as the primary specialty.
Does Melanie Defazio accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Defazio accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Melanie Defazio?
(973) 598-5317, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Melanie Defazio's NPI number?
1235487646. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melanie Defazio is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Clinician information

Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235487646
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians