Melinda Wentz, - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Palmerton, PA

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Melinda Wentz, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from nursing school in 2018 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice St Lukes Warren Physician Group Pc, St Lukes Physician Group Inc, Hunterdon Otolaryngology Associates and her current practice location is 135 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (484) 822-5320.

Melinda Wentz is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number SP020257) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1568021830.

Contact Information

Melinda Wentz,
135 Lafayette Ave,
Palmerton, PA 18071-1518
(484) 822-5320
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelinda Wentz
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience8 Years
Location135 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melinda Wentz graduated from nursing school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568021830
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2019
  • Last Update Date: 06/11/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002143989
  • Enrollment ID: I20240219001347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melinda Wentz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568021830NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner SP020257 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hunterdon Medical CenterFlemington, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Lukes Warren Physician Group Pc9739093675382
St Lukes Physician Group Inc67097983332160
Hunterdon Otolaryngology Associates973915801515

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melinda Wentz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSt Lukes Warren Physician Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467725184
PECOS PAC ID: 9739093675
Enrollment ID: O20031117000020
Entity NameHunterdon Otolaryngology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821181462
PECOS PAC ID: 9739158015
Enrollment ID: O20041004000050

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melinda Wentz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melinda Wentz,
St. Luke's Cvo, 801 Ostrum St.,
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1000

Ph: () -		Melinda Wentz,
135 Lafayette Ave,
Palmerton, PA 18071-1518

Ph: (484) 822-5320

Reviews and Comments


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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