Quick answers
- Does Hugo Melendez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugo 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 Hugo Melendez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 64 Original Medicare patients and 66 services for Hugo Melendez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hugo Melendez's NPI number?
- 1548040652. 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 Hugo 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 | 64 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 66 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)11 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes53%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
Hospitals where Hugo Melendez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hugo 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.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- Las Palmas Medical Center a Campus of LPDS HealthcEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450107
- North Austin Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450809
- Round Rock Medical CenterRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450718
Practice locations
Addresses where Hugo Melendez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1801 N Oregon StEl Paso, TX 79902 (915) 521‑1200
- 2000 Transmountain RdEl Paso, TX 79911 (915) 877‑8136
- 8811 Village DrSan Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 297‑2000
- 919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 (512) 343‑2466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hugo Melendez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA2,752 clinicians in the group
- Austin Anesthesiology Group PLLC428 clinicians in the group
- Texas Ams PLLC150 clinicians in the group
- El Paso Ams PLLC83 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Texas →
Other nurse anesthetists in El Paso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548040652 |
| 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