Melissa Wendell, FNPC
NPI 1205814464 · Nurse Practitioner · Wausau, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Wendell, FNPC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Wausau, WI (NPI 1205814464).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205814464
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNPC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2458-033 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,225 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Ionized)80047 | 357 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 332 | $103 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 268 | $9 |
| Remote Monitoring of Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor, Up to 30 Days93264 | 119 | $41 |
| Red Blood Cell Concentration Measurement85014 | 88 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bumetanide | 593 | 167 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 444 | 86 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 327 | 81 |
| Spironolactone | 325 | 112 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 310 | 107 |
| Potassium Chloride | 227 | 84 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26,988 across 94 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-06
- Last updated
- 2007-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Wendell's NPI number?
- Melissa Wendell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205814464, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Wendell's specialty?
- Melissa Wendell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Wendell located?
- Melissa Wendell's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Wind Ridge Dr, Wausau, WI 54401.
- What is Melissa Wendell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Wendell is (715) 847-2611.
- Does Melissa Wendell accept Medicare?
- Melissa Wendell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Wendell's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Wendell's NPI (1205814464) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.