Quick answers
- Does Jose Rivera Melendez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose Rivera Melendez accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jose Rivera Melendez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 201 services for Jose Rivera Melendez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose Rivera Melendez's NPI number?
- 1164687331. 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 Jose Rivera Melendez, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 201 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)20 services
- Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)18 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%
- Arthritis73%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Depression38%
Hospitals where Jose Rivera Melendez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose Rivera Melendez at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Tampa General HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100128
- Tampa General Hospital BrooksvilleBrooksville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100071
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose Rivera Melendez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 (813) 844‑4396
- 12900 Cortez Blvd, Suite 103Brooksville, FL 34613 (352) 596‑1145
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose Rivera Melendez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gulf-To-Bay Anesthesiology Associates LLC351 clinicians in the group
- Northstar Anesthesia of Florida LLC44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Tampa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tampa, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gulf-To-Bay Anesthesiology Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164687331 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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