Dr. Melanie K Samardzija
Nurse Practitioner in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Melanie K Samardzija, PHD,FNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. She graduated in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Nurse Practitioner. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Riverside Medical Center, Methodist Hospitals Inc, The University Of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Melanie K Samardzija also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dalal Medical Corporation. Dr. Melanie K Samardzija accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 981-9000 to request Dr. Melanie K Samardzija the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Melanie K Samardzija |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
1951581586 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
help Doctor of Philosophy
A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (FNP-BC)
help Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) meets the healthcare needs of the individual and family by providing comprehensive primary care through the lifespan. FNPs work independently as well as collaboratively with other primary care clinicians and health care and social service professionals in a variety of settings, such as clinics, schools, homes, workplaces and community-based organizations.
Education and Training
- Dr. Melanie K Samardzija graduated in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1861658445
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 10, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Melanie K Samardzija
Medical Licenses
Dr. Melanie K Samardzija has been primarily specialized in Nurse Practitioner for over 25 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Nurse Practitioner
click for detail Nurse Practitioner (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
| 209.004210 | Illinois |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Nurse Practitioner
click for detail Nurse Practitioner (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
| 71001153A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Kankakee, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Gary, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Chicago, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Dalal Medical Corporation
| Dalal Medical Corporation | 7 |
Practice Locations
5825 Broadway
B
Merrillville, IN 46410-2664
Phone: (219) 981-9000
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, September 1, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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