Luis Melendez, M.D.
NPI 1235382250 · General Practice Physician · Guayama, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Melendez, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Guayama, PR (NPI 1235382250).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235382250
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 17387 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 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 · 200 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 1,005 | 216 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 975 | 248 |
| Famotidine | 962 | 202 |
| Losartan Potassium | 953 | 235 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 701 | 199 |
| Simvastatin | 670 | 137 |
| Metformin Hcl | 659 | 152 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 across 1 record (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
- 2008-11-04
- Last updated
- 2008-11-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Melendez's NPI number?
- Luis Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235382250, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Melendez's specialty?
- Luis Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Melendez located?
- Luis Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 41 Calle San Jose W, Guayama, PR 00784-5322.
- What is Luis Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Melendez is (787) 864-5528.
- Does Luis Melendez accept Medicare?
- Luis Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Melendez's NPI (1235382250) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.