Quick answers
- Does Melinda C. Riter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda C. Riter 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 C. Riter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 894 Original Medicare patients and 2,643 services for Melinda C. Riter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda C. Riter's NPI number?
- 1699090092. 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 C. Riter, 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 | 894 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,643 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)494 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)318 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)308 services
- Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes (99451)200 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)149 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Melinda C. Riter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda C. Riter 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.
- OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380009
- St Charles Medical Center - BendBend, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380047
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda C. Riter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2747 NE Conners AveBend, OR 97701 (541) 382‑5712
- 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RdPortland, OR 97239 (503) 494‑8311
- 341 NW Medical Loop, Suite 110Roseburg, OR 97471 (541) 440‑2165
- 917 11th StHood River, OR 97031 (541) 386‑2517
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda C. Riter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Professional Services1,724 clinicians in the group
- Mountain West Derm - Blackhart PLLC105 clinicians in the group
- Hood River Dermatology Inc7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Bend
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bend, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Professional Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699090092 |
| 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