Julio Melendez, MD
NPI 1861813651 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Julio Melendez, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1861813651).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861813651
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29490R (PR)
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
12 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$265 across 2 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.
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-12-20
- Last updated
- 2017-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Julio Melendez's NPI number?
- Julio Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861813651, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Julio Melendez's specialty?
- Julio Melendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Julio Melendez located?
- Julio Melendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 917 Ave Tito Castro, Ponce, PR 00716-4717.
- What is Julio Melendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Julio Melendez is (787) 840-4545.
- Does Julio Melendez accept Medicare?
- Julio Melendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Julio Melendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Julio Melendez's NPI (1861813651) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.