Melanie Bentz, PA-C
NPI 1932172590 · Medical Physician Assistant · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Bentz, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1932172590).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932172590
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA051457 (PA)
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
355 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 | 334 | $80 |
| Evaluation of Implantable Heart and Blood Vessel Monitoring System, Remote Up to 30 Days93297 | 21 | $20 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $20–$80 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 299 | 86 |
| Furosemide | 210 | 82 |
| Bumetanide | 179 | 75 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 168 | 67 |
| Potassium Chloride | 147 | 54 |
| Spironolactone | 101 | 35 |
| Carvedilol | 71 | 30 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,123 across 57 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
- 2006-02-13
- Last updated
- 2020-09-30
- Certified
- 2020-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Bentz's NPI number?
- Melanie Bentz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932172590, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Bentz's specialty?
- Melanie Bentz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Bentz located?
- Melanie Bentz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2315 Myrtle Street, Erie, PA 16502-4604.
- What is Melanie Bentz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Bentz is (814) 453-7767.
- Does Melanie Bentz accept Medicare?
- Melanie Bentz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Bentz's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Bentz's NPI (1932172590) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.