Dr. Edwin Melendez
Gastroenterology in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edwin Melendez, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Pavia Santurce. Dr. Edwin Melendez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 793-2462 to request Dr. Edwin Melendez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Edwin Melendez |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8628226610 |
| 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
- Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 41 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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 graduated from medical school in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1467556159
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edwin Melendez has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 41 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail Gastroenterology 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.
| 6744 | Puerto Rico |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hospital Pavia Santurce | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Practice Locations
Hospital Metropolitano Carr 21
Oficina 203
Río Piedras, PR 00921
Phone: (787) 793-2462
Fax: (787) 774-1615
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
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, September 13, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Edwin Melendez [NPI: 1467556159]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine