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MELINDA LEIGH MEROLA D.O.
NPI 1093109506
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Melinda Merola's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Merola is 1093109506. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2015.

Q: What is Melinda Merola's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Merola was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 23, 2015PECOS Enrolled

1733 HARRODSBURG RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40504(855) 492-0812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Sep 10, 2024, Aug 16, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Melinda Leigh Merola D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELINDA LEIGH MEROLA D.O. (NPI 1093109506) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Illinois (036.144564) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093109506

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameMELINDA LEIGH MEROLACredential: D.O.

Location Address1733 HARRODSBURG RDLexington, KY 40504-3617

Mailing Address1733 Harrodsburg RdLexington, KY 40504-3617 · (855) 492-0812 · Fax (859) 296-6831

Phone(855) 492-0812

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1093109506 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036.144564✔ Licensed in WI · 81357

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

1733 HARRODSBURG RD, Lexington, KY 40504

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 110400 75th StKenosha, WI 53142-7884 · Phone (262) 948-5600

Location 2430 Warrenville RdLisle, IL 60532-1348 · Phone (630) 469-9200

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100266094WI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melinda Leigh Merola D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

34 services32 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

21 services19 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

19 services18 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

17 services15 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TODD COTE M.D.

Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)