Quick answers
- Does Melvin Melendez Rios accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Melvin Melendez Rios may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melvin Melendez Rios see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Melvin Melendez Rios. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin Melendez Rios's NPI number?
- 1164531059. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melvin Melendez Rios, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes48%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin Melendez Rios is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1789 Carr, 21 Suite 209San Juan, PR 00921 (787) 793‑2462
- Galeria Pacifico Carr 10 Km 85Arecibo, PR 00613 (787) 878‑7564
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin Melendez Rios as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastro-Centro Norte PSC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in San Juan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Juan, PR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastro-Centro Norte PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164531059 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians