Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Wendell, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1578522819
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
911 Big Cove RD Se, Anesthesia Dept.
Huntsville, AL 358013750
(256) 265-8120
fax (256) 265-8969
Additional location
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 402022877
(502) 852-5851
Mailing address
Po Box 1389
Huntsville, AL 358070389

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 11, 2025
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #1-066170 · Kentucky #4035572
Medicaid
AL #051556910

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578522819. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
29
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,186
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 18 18 $73
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 11 11 $170

In context: peer comparison

Among 58 peers in this city , average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,672
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 5 $3,637.54
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $34.37

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$3,600
Travel and Lodging
$38
Food and Beverage
$34

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melissa Wendell's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Wendell practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Melissa Wendell practice?
Dr. Melissa Wendell practices at 911 Big Cove RD Se, Huntsville, AL 358013750. Office phone: 2562658120.
What is Dr. Melissa Wendell's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Wendell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578522819, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Wendell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Wendell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Wendell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.