Juan Maldonado-Melendez, M.D.
NPI 1073711479 · Ophthalmology Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Juan Maldonado-Melendez, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1073711479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073711479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 17209 (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
18 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
140 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 66 | $87 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 33 | $36 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 15 | $33 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 14 | $15 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 12 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$87 (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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 5,038 | 777 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 2,593 | 631 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 2,476 | 362 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 2,052 | 357 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 1,055 | 180 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 1,003 | 567 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 826 | 224 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$272 across 4 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
- 2007-07-06
- Last updated
- 2017-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Juan Maldonado-Melendez's NPI number?
- Juan Maldonado-Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073711479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Juan Maldonado-Melendez's specialty?
- Juan Maldonado-Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Juan Maldonado-Melendez located?
- Juan Maldonado-Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 49b Calle Morell Campos, Arecibo, PR 00612-4318.
- What is Juan Maldonado-Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Juan Maldonado-Melendez is (787) 878-2758.
- Does Juan Maldonado-Melendez accept Medicare?
- Juan Maldonado-Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Juan Maldonado-Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Juan Maldonado-Melendez's NPI (1073711479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.