Carla Melendez, PA
NPI 1184499337 · Physician Assistant · Goodyear, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carla Melendez, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Goodyear, AZ (NPI 1184499337).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184499337
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10043 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
2 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
158 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 39 | $60 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 37 | $167 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 25 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 268 | 168 |
| Meloxicam | 235 | 146 |
| Cephalexin | 163 | 152 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 151 | 122 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 66 | 43 |
| Amoxicillin | 51 | 38 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 29 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 6 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
- 2023-11-17
- Last updated
- 2023-11-17
- Certified
- 2023-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carla Melendez's NPI number?
- Carla Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184499337, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carla Melendez's specialty?
- Carla Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carla Melendez located?
- Carla Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 140 N Litchfield Rd Ste 110, Goodyear, AZ 85338-1226.
- What is Carla Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carla Melendez is (602) 456-1835.
- Does Carla Melendez accept Medicare?
- Carla Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carla Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Carla Melendez's NPI (1184499337) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.