Quick answers
- Does Melinda J. Woofter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda J. Woofter 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 J. Woofter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 490 Original Medicare patients and 3,223 services for Melinda J. Woofter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda J. Woofter's NPI number?
- 1881745917. 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 J. Woofter, 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 | 490 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,223 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,244 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)405 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)263 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)240 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)193 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Melinda J. Woofter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda J. Woofter 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.
- Genesis HospitalZanesville, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360039
- Licking Memorial HospitalNewark, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360218
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda J. Woofter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1959 Newark Granville RdGranville, OH 43023 (740) 587‑0778
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Ohio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881745917 |
| 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