Eduardo Colon Melendez
NPI 1023678760 · Internal Medicine Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eduardo Colon Melendez is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1023678760).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023678760
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 34088 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
82 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 82 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$77 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 191 | 168 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 101 | 87 |
| Lisinopril | 84 | 73 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 83 | 58 |
| Famotidine | 82 | 66 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 80 | 64 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,392 across 26 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-14
- Last updated
- 2022-07-11
- Certified
- 2022-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eduardo Colon Melendez's NPI number?
- Eduardo Colon Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023678760, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eduardo Colon Melendez's specialty?
- Eduardo Colon Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eduardo Colon Melendez located?
- Eduardo Colon Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 917 Ave Tito Castro, Ponce, PR 00716-4717.
- What is Eduardo Colon Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eduardo Colon Melendez is (787) 844-9101.
- Does Eduardo Colon Melendez accept Medicare?
- Eduardo Colon Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eduardo Colon Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Eduardo Colon Melendez's NPI (1023678760) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.