Richard Melde, M.D.
NPI 1710027438 · Family Medicine Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Melde, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1710027438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710027438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 7685 (AZ)
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
19 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 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 459 | 163 |
| Lisinopril | 297 | 110 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 296 | 117 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 224 | 86 |
| Losartan Potassium | 179 | 66 |
| Omeprazole | 147 | 56 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$269 across 14 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
- 2007-02-08
- Last updated
- 2013-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Melde's NPI number?
- Richard Melde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710027438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Melde's specialty?
- Richard Melde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Melde located?
- Richard Melde's practice location on file with NPPES is 34975 N North Valley Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086-4028.
- What is Richard Melde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Melde is (623) 295-4820.
- Does Richard Melde accept Medicare?
- Richard Melde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Melde's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Melde's NPI (1710027438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.