Robert Mentz, MD
NPI 1669670790 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Mentz, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1669670790).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669670790
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 232419 (MA)
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
477 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 331 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 86 | $89 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 33 | $101 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 27 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 167 | 39 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 165 | 30 |
| Spironolactone | 138 | 39 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 130 | 37 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 72 | 18 |
| Carvedilol | 60 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$108,905 across 58 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
- 2007-07-10
- Last updated
- 2014-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Mentz's NPI number?
- Robert Mentz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669670790, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Mentz's specialty?
- Robert Mentz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Mentz located?
- Robert Mentz's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000.
- What is Robert Mentz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Mentz is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Robert Mentz accept Medicare?
- Robert Mentz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Mentz's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Mentz's NPI (1669670790) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.