Dr. Edwin Melendez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 54+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Edwin Melendez, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Corpus Christi, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Edwin Melendez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Orthopedic Associates Of Corpus Christi. Dr. Edwin Melendez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Edwin Melendez at 601 Texan Trail 300 to request Dr. Edwin Melendez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 601 Texan Trail
300
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2549
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Edwin Melendez
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1153318126
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 54 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Edwin Melendez attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366454589
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, August 13, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, December 3, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Edwin Melendez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Edwin Melendez has been primarily specialized in Hand Surgery for over 54 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
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    Hand Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Medical Group Practice

  • Orthopedic Associates Of Corpus Christi


Practice Locations

601 Texan Trail
300
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2549

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


601 Texan Trl
Ste. 300
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2547

Phone: (361) 854-0811
Fax: (361) 806-5040
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, December 3, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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