Quick answers
- Does Edward P. Meller accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward P. Meller 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 Edward P. Meller see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 873 Original Medicare patients and 5,565 services for Edward P. Meller. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward P. Meller's NPI number?
- 1972591758. 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 Edward P. Meller, 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 | 873 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,565 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 83 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)1,160 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,089 services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)793 services
- Trimming of fingernails or toenails (11719)604 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)525 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes50%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward P. Meller is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 146 Hillcrest RdWatchung, NJ 07069 (877) 417‑3668
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward P. Meller as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Home Foot Care Services LLC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Watchung
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Watchung, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Home Foot Care Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972591758 |
| 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
- 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