Quick answers
- Does Melissa S. Wendell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa S. Wendell 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 Melissa S. Wendell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 92 Original Medicare patients and 93 services for Melissa S. Wendell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa S. Wendell's NPI number?
- 1578522819. 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 Melissa S. Wendell, 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 | 92 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 93 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
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%
- Arthritis73%
- Diabetes42%
- Anxiety38%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
Hospitals where Melissa S. Wendell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa S. Wendell 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 Medical Center SouthMontgomery, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010023
- UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth HospitalLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180040
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa S. Wendell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Village DrEdgewood, KY 41017 (859) 301‑2000
- 200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202 (502) 587‑4401
- 2105 E S BlvdMontgomery, AL 36116 (334) 286‑3579
- 4900 Houston RdFlorence, KY 41042 (859) 212‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa S. Wendell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Louisville Physicians Inc1,445 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Group Practice Inc401 clinicians in the group
- Premier Anesthesia of Montgomery PC129 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Kentucky →
Other nurse anesthetists in Edgewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edgewood, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Louisville Physicians Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578522819 |
| 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