Rafael Mendoza, M.D.
NPI 1780728873 · General Practice Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Mendoza, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1780728873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780728873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14244 (PR)
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 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 135 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 92 | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl | 89 | 16 |
| Famotidine | 61 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 58 | 11 |
| Simvastatin | 57 | 13 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 56 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$576 across 18 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
- 2007-02-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Mendoza's NPI number?
- Rafael Mendoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780728873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Mendoza's specialty?
- Rafael Mendoza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Mendoza located?
- Rafael Mendoza's practice location on file with NPPES is 606 Tito Castro La Rambla Plaza, Ponce, PR 00730.
- What is Rafael Mendoza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Mendoza is (787) 840-6838.
- Does Rafael Mendoza accept Medicare?
- Rafael Mendoza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Mendoza's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Mendoza's NPI (1780728873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.