Jose Melendez, M.D.
NPI 1386776862 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Vega Alta, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Melendez, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Vega Alta, PR (NPI 1386776862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386776862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9994 (PR)
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
19 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
63 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $88 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 18 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 14 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$88 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 376 | 111 |
| Losartan Potassium | 230 | 72 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 167 | 57 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 152 | 45 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 121 | 26 |
| Carvedilol | 117 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 77 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 across 5 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.
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-11
- Last updated
- 2024-04-26
- Certified
- 2024-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Melendez's NPI number?
- Jose Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386776862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Melendez's specialty?
- Jose Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Melendez located?
- Jose Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Centro Gran Caribe, Vega Alta, PR 00692-6756.
- What is Jose Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Melendez is (787) 858-0725.
- Does Jose Melendez accept Medicare?
- Jose Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Melendez's NPI (1386776862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.