Quick answers
- Does Melanie J. Winningham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie J. Winningham 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 J. Winningham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 160 Original Medicare patients and 163 services for Melanie J. Winningham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie J. Winningham's NPI number?
- 1588954788. 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 J. Winningham, 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 | 160 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 163 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth (G0425)72 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)20 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)15 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke75%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
Hospitals where Melanie J. Winningham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie J. Winningham 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.
- Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen HospitalLynchburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490021
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie J. Winningham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 E Main StDanville, IN 46122
- 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30342 (404) 851‑8000
- 15790 Paul Vega MD DrHammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑1683
- 190 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 120Winston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 718‑7300
- 1900 Kildaire Farm RdCary, NC 27518 · WakeMed (919) 350‑2300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie J. Winningham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group, LLC2,430 clinicians in the group
- Vidant Medical Group LLC1,012 clinicians in the group
- Centra Medical Group LLC724 clinicians in the group
- North Atlanta Professional Services LLC430 clinicians in the group
- Hendricks County Hospital340 clinicians in the group
- North Oaks Medical Center LLC320 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Danville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Danville, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ponce School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588954788 |
| 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