Carmen Mendez, M.D.
NPI 1609073618 · Internal Medicine Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmen Mendez, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1609073618).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609073618
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A97813 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 46 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 41 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 33 | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 32 | — |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 across 1 record (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
- 2007-07-02
- Last updated
- 2009-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmen Mendez's NPI number?
- Carmen Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609073618, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmen Mendez's specialty?
- Carmen Mendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carmen Mendez located?
- Carmen Mendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 West Carson Street, Box 400, Torrance, CA 90509.
- What is Carmen Mendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmen Mendez is (310) 222-2401.
- Does Carmen Mendez accept Medicare?
- Carmen Mendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmen Mendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmen Mendez's NPI (1609073618) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.