Provider profile

Melinda AbbringFNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Accepts Medicare 3 locationsNPI 1790208197
4320 Fir St, Unit 417, East Chicago, IN 46312(219) 397-1820

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Listed on 5 plans so far

Some of UnitedHealthcare, Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Devoted, Humana, Wellcare and Zing Health's 2027 plans in Lake County, IN haven't been checked yet.

The 65 Medicare Advantage plans we show for Lake County, IN in 2027

  • 5 list Melinda
  • 28 not listed
  • 32 not checked yet

UnitedHealthcare

5 plans list Melinda; not listed on 4 other plans.

5plans
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IN-19 (HMO-POS)

    HMO-POSDrug coverage3.5 starsH2802-058-000Medicare.gov
    $0a month
  • AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC IN-20 (HMO-POS)

    HMO-POSDrug coverage3.5 starsH2802-059-000Medicare.gov
    $0a month
  • AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IN-MA01 (PPO)

    PPONo drug coverage4 starsH2406-074-000Medicare.gov
    $0a month
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IN-0004 (PPO)

    PPODrug coverage4 starsH2406-056-000Medicare.gov
    $64a month

Aetna Medicare

Not checked yet.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield · Anthem HealthKeepers

Not checked yet.

Devoted

Not listed on its 7 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

Humana

Not listed on its 17 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

Wellcare

Not checked yet.

Zing Health

Not checked yet.

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See Melinda with Original Medicare

Melinda accepts Medicare at the practices Medicare lists as accepting assignment. Most Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies have no provider network and help pay Original Medicare's cost sharing. Medicare SELECT policies can require network providers for full benefits. Confirm the location and policy before scheduling care.

Accepts Medicare. Enrolled in Medicare and accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full ("accepts assignment") at every practice Medicare lists.

No opt-out record in this CMS file. CMS's file covers data through 2026-08-31. This does not establish Medicare enrollment, assignment, or whether the office accepts new Medicare patients.

CMS opt-out source · Data through 2026-08-31 · Reviewed Oct 25, 2026

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3 practice locations

Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PC

4320 Fir St, Unit 417
East Chicago, IN 46312

Medicare's clinician list

Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PC

569 Tyler St
Gary, IN 46402

Medicare's clinician list

Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PC

90 W 86th Ave, Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana P
Merrillville, IN 46410

Medicare's clinician list
  • St Catherine Hospital Inc · East Chicago, IN★★★★★
  • St Mary Medical Center Inc · Hobart, IN★★★★★
  • Community Hospital · Munster, IN★★★★★

Hospital star ratings are Medicare's overall Care Compare ratings.

Graduated
2017
Gender
Female
NPI issued
2017
Registry record updated
Dec 2, 2022

Common questions

Does Melinda Abbring accept Medicare?

Accepts Medicare. Enrolled in Medicare and accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full ("accepts assignment") at every practice Medicare lists.

Which 2027 Medicare Advantage plans list Melinda Abbring?

In Lake County, IN, 5 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 list Melinda in the carrier's own provider directory, including AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IN-19 (HMO-POS), AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC IN-20 (HMO-POS) and AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IN-MA01 (PPO). Networks can change during the year, so confirm with the office or the plan before you enroll.

Can I see Melinda Abbring with a Medicare Supplement plan?

At a practice where they accept Medicare, most Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies help pay Original Medicare's cost sharing with no provider network. Medicare SELECT policies can require network providers for full benefits. Confirm with the office and your insurer.

Where does Melinda Abbring practice?

3 locations, including 4320 Fir St, East Chicago, IN. All of them are listed on this page.

How do I confirm Melinda is in my plan's network?

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Sources. Name, specialty and locations: the CMS NPI Registry (record updated 2022-12-02). Medicare enrollment, groups and hospital affiliations: CMS Doctors and Clinicians data, read Oct 9, 2026. Plan networks: carrier provider directories and Medicare.gov provider data, checked Oct 9, 2026. CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan. Plans: CMS 2027 Medicare Advantage landscape.

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