Ricardo Alvarado-Melendez, M.D.
NPI 1679776348 · Neurology Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679776348
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16972 (PR)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
135 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $87 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 17 | $54 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 17 | $166 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 13 | $84 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 12 | $37 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 11 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 989 | 225 |
| Memantine Hcl | 570 | 114 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 261 | 46 |
| Levetiracetam | 239 | 47 |
| Rivastigmine | 207 | 41 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 191 | 40 |
| Lamotrigine | 191 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 156 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,023 across 45 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Phm MulticlinicaCalle Palmer #1 Sur Esq Vicente PalesGuayama, PR 00784Phone: (787) 402-0573
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-08
- Last updated
- 2024-10-02
- Certified
- 2024-10-02
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.