Quick answers
- Does Melvin R. Stradling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin R. Stradling 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 Melvin R. Stradling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 226 Original Medicare patients and 235 services for Melvin R. Stradling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin R. Stradling's NPI number?
- 1326037789. 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 Melvin R. Stradling, 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 | 226 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 235 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)181 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)30 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)12 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin R. Stradling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4921 E Bell Rd, Suite 102Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 787‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin R. Stradling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwestern Eye Center Ltd116 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Arizona →
Other nurse anesthetists in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwestern Eye Center Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1975 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326037789 |
| 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