Ricardo Mendoza, M.D.
NPI 1417104936 · Cytopathology Physician · Dover, DE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Mendoza, M.D. is a Cytopathology Physician provider in Dover, DE (NPI 1417104936).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417104936
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cytopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD455991 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,794 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 411 | $70 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 250 | $89 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate88172 | 199 | $54 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 199 | $163 |
| Pap Test, Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate, Immediate, Each Additional Evaluation Episode88177 | 192 | $29 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 115 | $107 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$169 across 8 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
- 2008-08-27
- Last updated
- 2019-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Mendoza's NPI number?
- Ricardo Mendoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417104936, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Mendoza's specialty?
- Ricardo Mendoza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cytopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Mendoza located?
- Ricardo Mendoza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1253 College Park Dr, Dover, DE 19904-8713.
- What is Ricardo Mendoza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Mendoza is (302) 677-0000.
- Does Ricardo Mendoza accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Mendoza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Mendoza's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Mendoza's NPI (1417104936) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.