Antonio Mendez, MD
NPI 1942281290 · Internal Medicine Physician · Belle Glade, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Antonio Mendez, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Belle Glade, FL (NPI 1942281290).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942281290
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME59450 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
291 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 75 | $76 |
| Advance Care Planning, Each Additional 30 Minutes99498 | 69 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $129 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 48 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 26 | $17 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 402 | 186 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 276 | 132 |
| Metformin Hcl | 228 | 100 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 189 | 90 |
| Lisinopril | 177 | 86 |
| Losartan Potassium | 158 | 74 |
| Famotidine | 147 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$367 across 4 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
- 2005-11-11
- Last updated
- 2026-03-14
- Certified
- 2026-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Antonio Mendez's NPI number?
- Antonio Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942281290, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Antonio Mendez's specialty?
- Antonio Mendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Antonio Mendez located?
- Antonio Mendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 349 Nw 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430-2839.
- What is Antonio Mendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Antonio Mendez is (561) 996-1990.
- Does Antonio Mendez accept Medicare?
- Antonio Mendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Antonio Mendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Antonio Mendez's NPI (1942281290) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.