JOSE J. RIVERA-MELENDEZ M.D.
NPI 1164687331
Anesthesiology in Columbus, GA
About Jose J. Rivera-melendez M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOSE J. RIVERA-MELENDEZ M.D. (NPI 1164687331) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Florida (ME172126) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital Brooksville, and maintains a secondary practice location in Phenix City.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Jose J. Rivera-melendez M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
7Medicare enrollment records show Jose Rivera-melendez reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Columbus, GA 31909
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Alabama enrollments
- Medicare enrollment name: Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia, LLC
- Also billed through NPI 1649224775 (Alabama)
- 110 clinicians in this Medicare group
Lagrange, GA 30240
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group
Newnan, GA 30265
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 729 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dade City, FL 33525
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 1,287 clinicians in this Medicare group
Sun City Center, FL 33573
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
Irving, TX 75038
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 85 clinicians in this Medicare group
Irving, TX 75038
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 905 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville
Acute Care Hospitals · Brooksville, FLTampa General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FLMedicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
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.
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
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 Rivera-melendez's NPI number?
The NPI number for Jose Rivera-melendez is 1164687331. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2008. The provider is also known as Dr. Jose Juan Rivera M.D..
Where is Jose Rivera-melendez located?
Jose Rivera-melendez practices at 710 Center St, Columbus, GA 31901. The listed phone number is (706) 571-1207.
What is Jose Rivera-melendez's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Jose Rivera-melendez enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Jose Rivera-melendez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Jose Rivera-melendez's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jose Rivera-melendez reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia LLC-Hughston Surgical Center (Columbus, GA), Emory Specialty Associates, LLC (Lagrange, GA), Sentry Anesthesia Management, LLC (Newnan, GA), Gulf-To-Bay Anesthesiology Associates LLC (Dade City, FL), Florida Anesthesia Medical Services 1, PA (Sun City Center, FL) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jose Rivera-melendez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Jose Rivera-melendez accept?
Health plans from Oscar Health list Jose Rivera-melendez as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Jose Rivera-melendez affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Jose Rivera-melendez is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital Brooksville and Tampa General Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Jose Rivera-melendez was last updated on March 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Jose J. Rivera-Melendez, M.D. · NPI 1164687331
Anesthesiology physician in Columbus, Georgia. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 27, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1164687331 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 27, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology · taxonomy 207L00000X
- **State license:** ME172126 (Florida)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 710 CENTER ST, Columbus, GA 31901-1527
- **Phone:** (706) 571-1207
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 7 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia LLC-Hughston Surgical Center (NPI 1164708400, Columbus, GA); Emory Specialty Associates, LLC (NPI 1407864168, Lagrange, GA); Sentry Anesthesia Management, LLC (NPI 1134544794, Newnan, GA); Gulf-To-Bay Anesthesiology Associates LLC (NPI 1982932562, Dade City, FL); Florida Anesthesia Medical Services 1, PA (NPI 1467949776, Sun City Center, FL); and 2 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2008
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 17, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 110096196A (MA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1164687331) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.