Luis Melero, M.D.
NPI 1295814655 · General Practice Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Melero, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1295814655).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295814655
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16548 (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
19 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 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 339 | 111 |
| Famotidine | 274 | 81 |
| Clonazepam | 222 | 47 |
| Metformin Hcl | 215 | 69 |
| Simvastatin | 178 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 175 | 57 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 169 | 59 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 4 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
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2016-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Melero's NPI number?
- Luis Melero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295814655, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Melero's specialty?
- Luis Melero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Melero located?
- Luis Melero's practice location on file with NPPES is Victor Rojas 1 Calle Marginal a 26, Arecibo, PR 00613-1644.
- What is Luis Melero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Melero is (787) 650-4799.
- Does Luis Melero accept Medicare?
- Luis Melero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Melero's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Melero's NPI (1295814655) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.