Melanie Samardzija, PHD, FNP-BC
NPI 1861658445 · Nurse Practitioner · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Samardzija, PHD, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1861658445).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861658445
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHD, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71001153A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
17 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
307 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $108 |
| Measurement of Liver Stiffness91200 | 46 | $10 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 46 | $14 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 44 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 26 | — |
| Spironolactone | 21 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 20 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 18 | 18 |
| Ursodiol | 18 | — |
| Furosemide | 15 | — |
| Bumetanide | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,433 across 21 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
- 2008-08-02
- Last updated
- 2011-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Samardzija's NPI number?
- Melanie Samardzija's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861658445, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Samardzija's specialty?
- Melanie Samardzija is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Samardzija located?
- Melanie Samardzija's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S. Maryland St. Mc 7120, Chicago, IL 60637.
- What is Melanie Samardzija's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Samardzija is (219) 981-9000.
- Does Melanie Samardzija accept Medicare?
- Melanie Samardzija is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Samardzija's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Samardzija's NPI (1861658445) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.