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JORGE A MELENDEZ OD
NPI 1871874750
Optometrist in Vega Baja, PR

Active since September 06, 2011PECOS Enrolled
P.R. - 2 KM 42.2, BARRIO ALGARROBO, VEGA BAJA, PR 00693(787) 374-3925 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Jorge A Melendez Od NPPES

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

JORGE A MELENDEZ OD (NPI 1871874750) is an individual optometrist in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (707) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871874750
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJORGE A MELENDEZCredential: OD
Location AddressP.R. - 2 KM 42.2, BARRIO ALGARROBOVega Baja, PR 00693
Mailing AddressPo Box 270208San Juan, PR 00928-3008 · (787) 374-3925
Phone(787) 374-3925
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2014
✔ NPI 1871874750 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PR · 707✔ Licensed in NJ · 270A00634100
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
P.R. - 2 KM 42.2, Vega Baja, PR 00693
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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 (PECOS)

Jorge A Melendez Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00693 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
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Jorge Melendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jorge Melendez is 1871874750. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2011.

Where is Jorge Melendez located?

Jorge Melendez practices at P.R. - 2 Km 42.2 Barrio Algarrobo, Vega Baja, PR 00693. The listed phone number is (787) 374-3925.

What is Jorge Melendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Jorge Melendez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jorge Melendez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jorge Melendez was last updated on March 27, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.