Quick answers
- Does Melinda S. Wentz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda S. Wentz 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 S. Wentz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 200 Original Medicare patients and 253 services for Melinda S. Wentz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda S. Wentz's NPI number?
- 1568021830. 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 S. Wentz, 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 | 200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 253 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)171 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)28 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)16 services
- Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing (G0268)11 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Melinda S. Wentz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda S. Wentz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Hunterdon Medical CenterFlemington, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310005
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda S. Wentz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 200 Strykers RdPhillipsburg, NJ 08865 (908) 847‑1035
- 200 Strykers Rd, Suite 1Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 (908) 847‑6568
- 4311 Easton AveBethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 954‑3600
- 4311 Easton Ave, Psychiatric AssocBethlehem, PA 18020 (484) 526‑2400
- 4379 Easton Ave, 101 Family Prac PalmerBethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 814‑2424
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda S. Wentz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc2,198 clinicians in the group
- St Lukes Warren Physician Group PC378 clinicians in the group
- Hunterdon Otolaryngology Associates14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Phillipsburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phillipsburg, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Lukes Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568021830 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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