Quick answers
- Does Robert F. Melendez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert F. 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 Robert F. Melendez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 545 Original Medicare patients and 2,672 services for Robert F. Melendez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert F. Melendez's NPI number?
- 1316932742. 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 Robert F. 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 | 545 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,672 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)364 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)275 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)271 services
- Release of arm or leg nerve (64708)232 services
- Release of nerve using operating microscope (64727)230 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 cholesterol63%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes20%
- Osteoporosis17%
- Ischemic heart disease16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert F. Melendez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8801 Horizon Blvd NE, Suite 130Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505) 355‑2020
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316932742 |
| 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