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MELENDEZ GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE, LLC
NPI 1588040281
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Vega Baja, PR

Active since August 04, 2015
4246 CARRETERA 2 KM 43, VEGA BAJA, PR 00693(787) 884-7218 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc NPPES

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

MELENDEZ GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE, LLC (NPI 1588040281) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and active in the NPI registry since August 2015. The organization lists Jorge David Melendez Hernandez, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588040281
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameMELENDEZ GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE, LLC
Location Address4246 CARRETERA 2 KM 43Vega Baja, PR 00693-4128
Mailing Address4246 Carretera 2 Km 43Vega Baja, PR 00693-4128 · (787) 884-7218
Phone(787) 884-7218
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJorge David Melendez HernandezPresident · (787) 308-6859
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2015
✔ NPI 1588040281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 16955
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedClinic/Center · EndoscopyTaxonomy 261QE0800X · License 16955 (PR)
4246 CARRETERA 2 KM 43, Vega Baja, PR 00693
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Jorge Melendez Hernandez, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1841491321
CALLE ELLIOT VELEZ B-43, URBANIZACION ATENAS
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-4122
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC is 1588040281. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2015.

Where is Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC located?

Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC is located at 4246 Carretera 2 Km 43, Vega Baja, PR 00693. The listed phone number is (787) 884-7218.

What is Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Gastroenterology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, LLC was last updated on August 4, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.