Melinda Rayter, CRNA
NPI 1669417374 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Rayter, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1669417374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669417374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28084285A (IN)
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
209 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 52 | $55 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 46 | $60 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 41 | $62 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 23 | $70 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 13 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 12 | $44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-17
- Last updated
- 2008-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Rayter's NPI number?
- Melinda Rayter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669417374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Rayter's specialty?
- Melinda Rayter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Rayter located?
- Melinda Rayter's practice location on file with NPPES is 8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410-7035.
- What is Melinda Rayter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Rayter is (219) 738-4929.
- Does Melinda Rayter accept Medicare?
- Melinda Rayter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Rayter's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Rayter's NPI (1669417374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.