Melanie Fordham, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

(708) 415-4297Orland Park, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IL can see Melanie Fordham, LCSW in person in Orland Park or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 21+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

1 of 938 Social Worker providers in ILSee all Social Worker in Orland Park21+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 3555dNPPES updated 2016-08-11 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

17930 Settlers Pond Way Unit 3d, Orland Park, IL 60467-5254

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

34

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Depression
75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
68%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Alzheimer's / Dementia
32%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

Taxonomy: 1041C0700X

Virtual Social Work Care With Melanie Fordham

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Fordham for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Orland Park required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Melanie Fordham

Dr. Fordham is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Orland Park, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 415-4297.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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