Louis Mendella, DO
NPI 1912947854 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Mattoon, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Mendella, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Mattoon, IL (NPI 1912947854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912947854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036113151 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,139 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 | 792 | $95 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 562 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 199 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 133 | $131 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 91 | $1,300 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 516 | 181 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 435 | 295 |
| Prednisone | 331 | 261 |
| Cephalexin | 299 | 268 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 157 | 88 |
| Celecoxib | 132 | 53 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 127 | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$761 across 9 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
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2019-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Mendella's NPI number?
- Louis Mendella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912947854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Mendella's specialty?
- Louis Mendella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Mendella located?
- Louis Mendella's practice location on file with NPPES is 1004 Health Center Dr Ste 100, Mattoon, IL 61938-9253.
- What is Louis Mendella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Mendella is (217) 238-3435.
- Does Louis Mendella accept Medicare?
- Louis Mendella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Mendella's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Mendella's NPI (1912947854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.