Jorge Melendez Hernandez, M.D.
NPI 1841491321 · Gastroenterology Physician · Manati, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Melendez Hernandez, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Manati, PR (NPI 1841491321).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841491321
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16955 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 443 | 216 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 242 | 236 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Suprep | 236 | 229 |
| Famotidine | 161 | 76 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 146 | 72 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 139 | 50 |
| Midazolam Hcl | 109 | 105 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$324 across 10 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
- 2007-05-30
- Last updated
- 2011-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Melendez Hernandez's NPI number?
- Jorge Melendez Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841491321, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Melendez Hernandez's specialty?
- Jorge Melendez Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Melendez Hernandez located?
- Jorge Melendez Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is Calle Elliot Velez B-43, Urbanizacion Atenas, Manati, PR 00674-0000.
- What is Jorge Melendez Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Melendez Hernandez is (787) 854-4122.
- Does Jorge Melendez Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Jorge Melendez Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Melendez Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Melendez Hernandez's NPI (1841491321) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.