Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melinda Fritz, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Defiance, OH
- NPI 1497766679
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
800 N Clinton St Ste B
Defiance, OH 435124611
(419) 782-2147
fax (419) 782-2157
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 27, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01064056A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497766679. Last verified May 11, 2026.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$361
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 12 | $176.70 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $47.33 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 3 | $46.20 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $33.07 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $26.86 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 1 | $15.80 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $14.95 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
270
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$18,700
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 35 | 0 | $7,368 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 33 | 0 | $511 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 24 | 0 | $296 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 23 | 0 | $184 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 20 | 0 | $200 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 19 | 0 | $492 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | Generic | 16 | 0 | $291 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 14 | 0 | $1,962 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 13 | 0 | $244 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er (Venlafaxine Hcl) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $247 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melinda Fritz's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Fritz practices Family Medicine Physician in Defiance, OH.
Where does Dr. Melinda Fritz practice?
Dr. Melinda Fritz practices at 800 N Clinton St Ste B, Defiance, OH 435124611. Office phone: 4197822147.
What is Dr. Melinda Fritz's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Fritz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497766679, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Fritz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Fritz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.