Lourdes Melendez, M.D.
NPI 1568448975 · General Practice Physician · Caguas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lourdes Melendez, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Caguas, PR (NPI 1568448975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568448975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- License
- 14556 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 220 | 41 |
| Famotidine | 170 | 41 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 162 | 41 |
| Simvastatin | 127 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 122 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 119 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 103 | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lourdes Melendez's NPI number?
- Lourdes Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568448975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lourdes Melendez's specialty?
- Lourdes Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lourdes Melendez located?
- Lourdes Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is Turabo Gardens, Caguas, PR 00727.
- What is Lourdes Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lourdes Melendez is (787) 646-5984.
- Does Lourdes Melendez accept Medicare?
- Lourdes Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lourdes Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Lourdes Melendez's NPI (1568448975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.