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DR. RICARDO NELSON ALVARADO-MELENDEZ M.D.
NPI 1679776348
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in San Juan, PR

Active since June 08, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CENTRO NEURODIAGNOSTICO AUXILIO MUTUO, 715 AVE PONCE DE LEON, SAN JUAN, PR 00918(787) 402-0573 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 2, 2024, Sep 18, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Ricardo Nelson Alvarado-melendez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICARDO NELSON ALVARADO-MELENDEZ M.D. (NPI 1679776348) is an individual neurology provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (16972) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, and is a graduate of University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679776348
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO NELSON ALVARADO-MELENDEZCredential: M.D.
Location AddressCENTRO NEURODIAGNOSTICO AUXILIO MUTUO, 715 AVE PONCE DE LEONSan Juan, PR 00918
Mailing AddressUrb. Sabanera Del Rio, 500 Camino MiramontesGurabo, PR 00778 · (787) 364-1749
Phone(787) 402-0573
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1679776348 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 16972
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

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

Dr. Ricardo Nelson Alvarado-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.

PECOS PAC ID4385719558
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080822000243
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 6

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
65 services34 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 95819
The measurement of brain wave activity, known as an EEG, records the brain's electrical signals. It's performed when you're awake and asleep to monitor your brain's functioning. It helps in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues.
17 services16 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.
17 services17 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 95819
The measurement of brain wave activity, known as an EEG, records the brain's electrical signals. It's performed when you're awake and asleep to monitor your brain's functioning. It helps in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues.
13 services13 patients
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
12 services12 patients
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Auxilio Mutuo Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Juan, PR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400016
LocationPonce De Leon Avenue 735 Stop 37 1/2San Juan, PR 00918 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00918 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$27.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$11.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Ricardo Alvarado-melendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Alvarado-melendez is 1679776348. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2007.

Where is Ricardo Alvarado-melendez located?

Ricardo Alvarado-melendez practices at Centro Neurodiagnostico Auxilio Mutuo 715 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan, PR 00918. The listed phone number is (787) 402-0573.

What is Ricardo Alvarado-melendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Ricardo Alvarado-melendez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Alvarado-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.

Is Ricardo Alvarado-melendez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ricardo Alvarado-melendez is affiliated with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Alvarado-melendez was last updated on October 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.