Quick answers
- Does Melinda Chernev accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda Chernev 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 Chernev see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 167 services for Melinda Chernev. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda Chernev's NPI number?
- 1306150487. 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 Chernev, 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 167 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)121 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)30 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).
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol54%
- High blood pressure46%
- Arthritis46%
- Asthma32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda Chernev is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PO Box, Suite 2267Santa Fe, NM 87504
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), New Mexico →
Other clinical nurse specialists in New Mexico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Mexico — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNS |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306150487 |
| 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
- 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