Quick answers
- Does Melinda S. Dunlap accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda S. Dunlap 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. Dunlap see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,056 Original Medicare patients and 182,294 services for Melinda S. Dunlap. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda S. Dunlap's NPI number?
- 1609096668. 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. Dunlap, 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 | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 182,294 |
| Different services or procedures | 219 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (J1439)33,000 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)10,625 services
- Injection, nivolumab, 1 mg (J9299)10,480 services
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)9,800 services
- Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg (J9267)7,248 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 cholesterol66%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)55%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Melinda S. Dunlap works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda S. Dunlap 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.
- Ascension St John Jane PhillipsBartlesville, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370018
- Ascension St John Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370114
- Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian HospitalTahlequah, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370171
- Hillcrest Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370001
- Saint Francis Hospital, IncTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370091
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda S. Dunlap is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12697 E 51st StTulsa, OK 74146 (918) 505‑3200
- 1923 S Utica AveTulsa, OK 74104
- 3470 E Frank Phillips BlvdBartlesville, OK 74006 (918) 331‑1760
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda S. Dunlap as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, LLC47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
Other oncologists in Tulsa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tulsa, OK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609096668 |
| 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