DANTE PAOLO MELENDEZ-LECCA M.D.
NPI 1396907499
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Pembroke Pines, FL

Q: What is Dante Melendez-lecca's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dante Melendez-lecca is 1396907499. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2008.

Q: What is Dante Melendez-lecca's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Active since June 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.06/100

CMS Quality Rating

601 N FLAMINGO RD STE 302, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028(954) 276-1616(954) 276-0186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dante Paolo Melendez-lecca M.d. NPPES

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

DANTE PAOLO MELENDEZ-LECCA M.D. (NPI 1396907499) is an individual infectious disease provider in Pembroke Pines, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME165000) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396907499

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameDANTE PAOLO MELENDEZ-LECCACredential: M.D.

Location Address601 N FLAMINGO RD STE 302Pembroke Pines, FL 33028-1010

Mailing Address2900 Corporate Way, Door DMiramar, FL 33025-3925 · (954) 276-5685 · Fax (954) 985-7074

Phone(954) 276-1616

Fax(954) 276-0186

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 15, 2024

NPPES CertifiedMarch 15, 2024

✔ NPI 1396907499 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME165000

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

601 N FLAMINGO RD STE 302, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid120588800FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, AvMed, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dante Paolo Melendez-lecca 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.

PECOS PAC ID9335317767

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231220000213

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

266 services78 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

73 services61 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

26 services20 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hollywood, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100038

Location3501 Johnson StHollywood, FL 33021 · Broward County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital Pembroke

Acute Care Hospitals · Pembroke Pines, FL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100230

Location7800 Sheridan StPembroke Pines, FL 33024 · Broward County

Emergency services

Memorial Hospital West

Acute Care Hospitals · Pembroke Pines, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100281

Location703 N Flamingo RdPembroke Pines, FL 33028 · Broward County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33028 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

$135.56 typical visit price

range $58.56 – $179.05

Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$103.21 typical visit price

range $18.44 – $144.68

Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)

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.

Medicare 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.

92.06/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

85.57

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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 Dante Melendez-lecca's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dante Melendez-lecca is 1396907499. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2008.

Where is Dante Melendez-lecca located?

Dante Melendez-lecca practices at 601 N Flamingo Rd Ste 302, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028. The listed phone number is (954) 276-1616.

What is Dante Melendez-lecca's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Dante Melendez-lecca enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dante Melendez-lecca 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.

What insurance does Dante Melendez-lecca accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, AvMed, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and UnitedHealthcare list Dante Melendez-lecca 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 Dante Melendez-lecca affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dante Melendez-lecca is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Memorial Hospital West.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dante Melendez-lecca was last updated on March 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.