Carlos Mella-Picel, M.D.
NPI 1770713125 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Chicago, IL
Carlos Mella-Picel, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1770713125).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770713125
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.130535 (IL)
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 tenure33% of score
16 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 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 242 | 101 |
| Metformin Hcl | 181 | 79 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)brand: Vitamin D2 | 119 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 116 | 42 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 113 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 99 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$951 across 42 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
- 2009-07-20
- Last updated
- 2021-06-17
- Certified
- 2021-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Mella-Picel's NPI number?
- Carlos Mella-Picel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770713125, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Mella-Picel's specialty?
- Carlos Mella-Picel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Mella-Picel located?
- Carlos Mella-Picel's practice location on file with NPPES is 4959 W Belmont Ave Ste N, Chicago, IL 60641-4332.
- What is Carlos Mella-Picel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Mella-Picel is (773) 930-3642.
- Is Carlos Mella-Picel's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Mella-Picel's NPI (1770713125) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.