Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.
NPI 1174817449 · Dermatology Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1174817449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174817449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19313 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 181 | 71 |
| Metronidazole | 99 | 48 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 84 | 36 |
| Mupirocin | 51 | 43 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 50 | 20 |
| Ivermectin | 34 | 14 |
| Tretinoin | 31 | — |
| Halobetasol Propionate | 26 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$655 across 8 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
- 2011-06-04
- Last updated
- 2023-08-21
- Certified
- 2023-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez's NPI number?
- Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174817449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez's specialty?
- Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez located?
- Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 917 Ave. Tito Castro Suite 802, Ponce, PR 00716.
- What is Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez is (787) 505-4555.
- Does Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez accept Medicare?
- Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez's NPI (1174817449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.