Quick answers
- Does Melissa S. Tripoli accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa S. Tripoli 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 Melissa S. Tripoli see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 385 Original Medicare patients and 1,347 services for Melissa S. Tripoli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa S. Tripoli's NPI number?
- 1972940195. 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 Melissa S. Tripoli, 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 | 385 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,347 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)268 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)164 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)155 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)104 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)94 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety31%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Melissa S. Tripoli works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa S. Tripoli 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.
- Licking Memorial HospitalNewark, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360218
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa S. Tripoli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1717 W Main St, Suite 100Newark, OH 43055 (740) 522‑8555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa S. Tripoli as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Center for Sight Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Newark
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newark, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Center for Sight Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972940195 |
| 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