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JOSE LUIS CRUZ-MELENDEZ M.D.
NPI 1154379113
Pediatrics in Ponce, PR

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, EDF. A PORRATA PILA SUITE 301, PONCE, PR 00717(787) 843-3538(787) 840-5189 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Jose Luis Cruz-melendez M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSE LUIS CRUZ-MELENDEZ M.D. (NPI 1154379113) is an individual pediatrics provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (7029) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154379113
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameJOSE LUIS CRUZ-MELENDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, EDF. A PORRATA PILA SUITE 301Ponce, PR 00717-2113
Mailing Address2431 Las Americas Ave., Edf. A Porrata Pila Suite 301Ponce, PR 00717-2115 · (787) 843-3538 · Fax (787) 840-5189
Phone(787) 843-3538
Fax(787) 840-5189
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 2013
✔ NPI 1154379113 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 7029
Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, Ponce, PR 00717
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Jose Luis Cruz-melendez M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00717 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.07 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ORLANDO L VAZQUEZ TORRES MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, STE 300
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2104
FUNDACION DR MANUEL DE LA PILA IGLESIA
General Acute Care Hospital
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 848-5600
DR. JOSE RAFAEL BATISTA MD.
Internal Medicine
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, SUITE 211 PORRATA PILA BUILDING
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-5364
DR. JOSE ANGEL ALVAREZ DMD
Dentist (Endodontics)
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, SUITE 312
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 844-6806
DR. BLANCA ESTELA REYES PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, SUITE 205
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 298-6370
CENTRO DE QUIMIOTERAPIA AMBULATORIA DR ROBERTO VELAZQUEZ
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, EDIF PORRATA PILA SUITE 105
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 841-0587
DR. CARLOS MIGUEL MUNOZ D.M.D.
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS, PORRATA PILA 202
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-0080
ROBERTO VELAZQUEZ TORRES
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
2431 AVE LAS AMERICAS
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 841-0587

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jose Cruz-melendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Cruz-melendez is 1154379113. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is Jose Cruz-melendez located?

Jose Cruz-melendez practices at 2431 Ave Las Americas Edf. A Porrata Pila Suite 301, Ponce, PR 00717. The listed phone number is (787) 843-3538.

What is Jose Cruz-melendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Jose Cruz-melendez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Cruz-melendez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Cruz-melendez was last updated on January 8, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.