Jose Mendez, MD
NPI 1851041222 · General Practice Physician · Fajardo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Mendez, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Fajardo, PR (NPI 1851041222).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851041222
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22644 (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
4 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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 299 | 286 |
| Prednisone | 60 | 59 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 60 | 59 |
| Famotidine | 49 | 49 |
| Albuterol Sulfate | 43 | 43 |
| Dexamethasone | 39 | 39 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 39 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 1 record (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
- 2022-03-28
- Last updated
- 2022-03-29
- Certified
- 2022-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Mendez's NPI number?
- Jose Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851041222, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Mendez's specialty?
- Jose Mendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Mendez located?
- Jose Mendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 353 Ave General Valero, Fajardo, PR 00738-4843.
- What is Jose Mendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Mendez is (787) 863-4714.
- Does Jose Mendez accept Medicare?
- Jose Mendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Mendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Mendez's NPI (1851041222) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.