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DR. NICOLE D MELENDEZ MD
NPI 1457453409
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Tampa, FL

Active since September 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4321 N MACDILL AVE, TAMPA, FL 33607(813) 356-7161(813) 840-3555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2025, Oct 5, 2021, Sep 28, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Nicole D Melendez Md NPPES

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

DR. NICOLE D MELENDEZ MD (NPI 1457453409) is an individual rheumatology provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME103417) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bethesda Hospital Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457453409
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICOLE D MELENDEZCredential: MD
Location Address4321 N MACDILL AVETampa, FL 33607-6388
Mailing Address2995 Drew St Fl 3Clearwater, FL 33759-3012 · Fax (727) 266-4943
Phone(813) 356-7161
Fax(813) 840-3555
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1457453409 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME103417✔ Licensed in LA · MD202522
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2004016743 (MO)
4321 N MACDILL AVE, Tampa, FL 33607
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Nicole Diane Melendez

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid002991100FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicole D Melendez Md 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 ID9234328881
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110112000761
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
64 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Bethesda Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Boynton Beach, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100002
Location2815 S Seacrest BlvdBoynton Beach, FL 33435 · Palm Beach County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Josephs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100075
Location3001 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33677 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33607 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

HEALTHPOINT MEDICAL GROUP INC
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
4321 N MACDILL AVE, SUITE 203
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 874-1594
DR. RICHARD A MATTHEWS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4321 N MACDILL AVE, SUITE 205
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 961-7440
DR. LORRAINE B BEVILACQUA MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4321 N MACDILL AVE, SUITE 205
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 961-7440
MRS. MEGAN FLANAGAN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4321 N MACDILL AVE, #205
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 961-7440
LORI ANN STABINSKI ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
4321 N MACDILL AVE
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 961-7440
SARA ELIZABETH TAYLOR CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4321 N MACDILL AVE, STE 407
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (863) 446-2827
HELENA REICHMAN, M.D., P.A.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4321 N MACDILL AVE, SUITE 307
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 877-1502
DR. N SUZANNE LYNN M.D.
Surgery
4321 N MACDILL AVE, STE 203
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 873-7615

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 Nicole Melendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Melendez is 1457453409. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2006. The provider is also known as Nicole Diane Melendez.

Where is Nicole Melendez located?

Nicole Melendez practices at 4321 N Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33607. The listed phone number is (813) 356-7161.

What is Nicole Melendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Nicole Melendez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole 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.

What insurance does Nicole Melendez accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Nicole 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 Nicole Melendez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Melendez is affiliated with Bethesda Hospital Inc and St Josephs Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Melendez was last updated on September 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.