Melchor Sipalay, MD
NPI 1356390074 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pueblo, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melchor Sipalay, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pueblo, CO (NPI 1356390074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356390074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38338 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,613 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,244 | $124 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 311 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 223 | $88 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 202 | $33 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 199 | $14 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or Allow |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 134 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 540 | 135 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 480 | 146 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 408 | 116 |
| Omeprazole | 281 | 88 |
| Losartan Potassium | 280 | 82 |
| Lisinopril | 262 | 76 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$632 across 31 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
- 2006-05-09
- Last updated
- 2011-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melchor Sipalay's NPI number?
- Melchor Sipalay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356390074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melchor Sipalay's specialty?
- Melchor Sipalay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melchor Sipalay located?
- Melchor Sipalay's practice location on file with NPPES is 1925 E Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004-3537.
- What is Melchor Sipalay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melchor Sipalay is (719) 564-0450.
- Does Melchor Sipalay accept Medicare?
- Melchor Sipalay is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melchor Sipalay's NPI active?
- Yes — Melchor Sipalay's NPI (1356390074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.