Ricardo Melendez, F.N.P
NPI 1225226947 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Melendez, F.N.P is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1225226947).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225226947
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- F.N.P
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 335086 (NY)
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 tenure38% of score
18 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 45 | 21 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 38 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | 12 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 24 | 14 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 24 | — |
| Furosemide | 24 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-09
- Last updated
- 2023-11-28
- Certified
- 2023-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Melendez's NPI number?
- Ricardo Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225226947, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Melendez's specialty?
- Ricardo Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ricardo Melendez located?
- Ricardo Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 184 Barton St, Buffalo, NY 14213-1573.
- What is Ricardo Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Melendez is (716) 881-6191.
- Does Ricardo Melendez accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Melendez's NPI (1225226947) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.