Quick answers
- Does Melanie Smallwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Smallwood 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 Melanie Smallwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 286 Original Medicare patients and 1,634 services for Melanie Smallwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie Smallwood's NPI number?
- 1578508974. 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 Melanie Smallwood, 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 | 286 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,634 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)522 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)428 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)161 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)118 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)70 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis46%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Melanie Smallwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie Smallwood 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.
- Baptist Health La GrangeLa Grange, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180138
- Baptist Health LouisvilleLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180130
- Norton Hospitals, IncLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180088
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie Smallwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2949 Breckenridge LnLouisville, KY 40220
- 4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Suite 103Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 446‑6635
- 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Fl 2Louisville, KY 40241
- 825 Barret AveLouisville, KY 40204 (502) 272‑5165
- 9880 Angies WayLouisville, KY 40241
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie Smallwood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Medical Associates Inc1,372 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pediatric Medicineprimary
Other pediatricians in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Medical Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578508974 |
| 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