Jose Cruz-Melendez, M.D.
NPI 1154379113 · Pediatrics Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Cruz-Melendez, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1154379113).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154379113
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 7029 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2013-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Cruz-Melendez's NPI number?
- Jose Cruz-Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154379113, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Cruz-Melendez's specialty?
- Jose Cruz-Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Cruz-Melendez located?
- Jose Cruz-Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2431 Ave Las Americas, Ponce, PR 00717-2113.
- What is Jose Cruz-Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Cruz-Melendez is (787) 843-3538.
- Does Jose Cruz-Melendez accept Medicare?
- Jose Cruz-Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Cruz-Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Cruz-Melendez's NPI (1154379113) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.