Quick answers
- Does Melda Fineran accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melda Fineran 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 Melda Fineran see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 162 Original Medicare patients and 412 services for Melda Fineran. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melda Fineran's NPI number?
- 1326760141. 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 Melda Fineran, 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 | 162 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 412 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)241 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)89 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)63 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Depression57%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Diabetes56%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melda Fineran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10816 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044 (410) 997‑7677
- 6510 Kenilworth AveRiverdale, MD 20737
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melda Fineran as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Imran H Chowdhury MD PA18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Imran H Chowdhury MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326760141 |
| 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