Luz Mendez, MD
NPI 1609197623 · Family Medicine Physician · Hartsville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luz Mendez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hartsville, SC (NPI 1609197623).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609197623
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL32800 (SC)
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
16 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
5,538 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,239 | $118 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 869 | $15 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 822 | $59 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Each Additional 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99489 | 556 | $67 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 460 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 161 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 469 | 124 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 447 | 128 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 428 | 113 |
| Losartan Potassium | 380 | 108 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 353 | 99 |
| Alprazolam | 288 | 46 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,703 across 172 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
- 2010-06-14
- Last updated
- 2013-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luz Mendez's NPI number?
- Luz Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609197623, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luz Mendez's specialty?
- Luz Mendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luz Mendez located?
- Luz Mendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 Medical Park Dr Ste 207, Hartsville, SC 29550-4778.
- What is Luz Mendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luz Mendez is (843) 383-5171.
- Does Luz Mendez accept Medicare?
- Luz Mendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luz Mendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Luz Mendez's NPI (1609197623) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.