Quick answers
- Does Melissa Nocella-Thakkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa Nocella-Thakkar 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 Melissa Nocella-Thakkar's NPI number?
- 1518086222. 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 Melissa Nocella-Thakkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 496 Smithtown Byp, Suite 200Smithtown, NY 11787 (631) 361‑5300
- 500 Old Country Rd, Suite 300Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 757‑4466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa Nocella-Thakkar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kalter Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PC3 clinicians in the group
- MK Spine and Joint Rehab PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Smithtown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Smithtown, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kalter Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518086222 |
| 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
- 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