Sunny Melendez, MD
NPI 1033293576 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sunny Melendez, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1033293576).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033293576
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A44230 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
4,345 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 986 | $193 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 788 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 284 | $9 |
| Folic Acid Level, Serum82746 | 261 | $14 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 202 | $4 |
| Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) Level82607 | 193 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 114 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 366 | 75 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 320 | 64 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 288 | 49 |
| Ezetimibe | 266 | 72 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 256 | 61 |
| Empagliflozin/Metformin Hclbrand: Synjardy Xr | 225 | 53 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 224 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,377 across 100 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2013-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunny Melendez's NPI number?
- Sunny Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033293576, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sunny Melendez's specialty?
- Sunny Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sunny Melendez located?
- Sunny Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2841 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505-5105.
- What is Sunny Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sunny Melendez is (310) 542-7733.
- Does Sunny Melendez accept Medicare?
- Sunny Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sunny Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Sunny Melendez's NPI (1033293576) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.