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MELINDA WENTZ
NPI 1568021830
Nurse Practitioner in Palmerton, PA

Active since June 11, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
135 LAFAYETTE AVE, PALMERTON, PA 18071(484) 822-5320 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melinda Wentz NPPES

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

MELINDA WENTZ (NPI 1568021830) is an individual nurse practitioner in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP020257) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hunterdon Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568021830
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA WENTZ
Location Address135 LAFAYETTE AVEPalmerton, PA 18071-1518
Mailing AddressSt. Luke's Cvo, 801 Ostrum St.Bethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Phone(484) 822-5320
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2019
✔ NPI 1568021830 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · SP020257
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
135 LAFAYETTE AVE, Palmerton, PA 18071
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melinda Wentz is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002143989
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190815001080, I20240219001347
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
171 services155 patients
Removal of impacted ear wax 69210
Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.
28 services28 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
16 services16 patients
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing G0268
This procedure involves a doctor removing impacted earwax (cerumen) from one or both ears. This is often done on the same day as hearing function tests. The process helps to clear the ear canal, improving hearing and ensuring accurate test results.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hunterdon Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Flemington, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310005
Location2100 Wescott DriveFlemington, NJ 08822 · Hunterdon County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18071 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

KAREN BURKE
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
135 LAFAYETTE AVE
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 826-1340
DR. JOE SHUANGWEN ZHOU MD
Internal Medicine
135 LAFAYETTE AVE
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 824-2474
ROSEMARIE ATTEWELL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
135 LAFAYETTE AVE
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 826-3141
PALMERTON EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC
Emergency Medicine
135 LAFAYETTE AVE
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 826-3141
RAJEEV K ARORA, M.D., P.C.
Colon & Rectal Surgery
135 LAFAYETTE AVE, SECOND FLOOR
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 824-8555
BLUE MOUNTAIN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Internal Medicine
135 LAFAYETTE AVE, SUITE 257 2ND FLOOR
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 298-8521
DR. RICARDO R. SION M.D.
Anesthesiology
135 LAFAYETTE AVE
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 826-3141
DR. CHUNG H LEE MD
Anesthesiology
135 LAFAYETTE AVE
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 826-3141

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melinda Wentz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Wentz is 1568021830. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2019.

Where is Melinda Wentz located?

Melinda Wentz practices at 135 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071. The listed phone number is (484) 822-5320.

What is Melinda Wentz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Melinda Wentz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Wentz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Melinda Wentz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melinda Wentz is affiliated with Hunterdon Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Wentz was last updated on June 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.