Mel Peralta, MD
NPI 1598804593 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Rio Rancho, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mel Peralta, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Rio Rancho, NM (NPI 1598804593).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598804593
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2005-0581 (NM)
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
3,572 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 923 | $8 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 560 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 480 | $93 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 393 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 254 | $121 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 674 | 218 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 459 | 145 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 395 | 129 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 353 | 78 |
| Carvedilol | 328 | 94 |
| Losartan Potassium | 318 | 100 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 3 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
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2014-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mel Peralta's NPI number?
- Mel Peralta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598804593, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mel Peralta's specialty?
- Mel Peralta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mel Peralta located?
- Mel Peralta's practice location on file with NPPES is 2240 Grande Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-1751.
- What is Mel Peralta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mel Peralta is (505) 841-1000.
- Does Mel Peralta accept Medicare?
- Mel Peralta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mel Peralta's NPI active?
- Yes — Mel Peralta's NPI (1598804593) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.