NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatric Dermatology Physician NPI 1174817449 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 222 in Pediatric Dermatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
761
Medicare Part D claims · 240 beneficiaries · Pediatric Dermatology Physician avg: 497
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$655.37
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. filed 761 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Dermatology Physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico, prescribing 86% generic.
- 761
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $655.37
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
761 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
761 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Pediatric Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Dermatology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 917 AVE. TITO CASTRO SUITE 802, Ponce, PR, 00716, with a listed phone of (787) 505-4555. NPI 1174817449 was issued on 06/04/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 761 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 240 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $219K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 222 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 497 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1174817449 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/04/2011 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$655
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Pediatric Dermatology Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 761 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
761
Total Claims
$219K
Total Drug Cost
240
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 838
- Total Day Supply
- 19,983
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $182K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $38K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.74
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 51, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 58, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
181 claims
- Metronidazole
Metronidazole
87 claims
- Ciclopirox 71
Ciclopirox
71 claims
- Halobetasol Propio… 54
Halobetasol Propionate
54 claims
- Tretinoin 46
Tretinoin
46 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 38
Clobetasol Propionate
38 claims
- Mupirocin 31
Mupirocin
31 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 27
Triamcinolone Acetonide
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 181 |
| Metronidazole | 87 |
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 71 |
| Halobetasol Propionate | 54 |
| Tretinoin | 46 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 38 |
| Mupirocin | 31 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 27 |
| Desoximetasone | 25 |
| Soolantra Ivermectin | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician Overview
How Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
222
Pediatric Dermatology Physician Providers in US
39
States with Pediatric Dermatology Physician
497
Avg Claims per Provider
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s 761 claims are above the specialty average of 497.
Nearby Pediatric Dermatology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rodriguez Melendez.
Compare Pediatric Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Dermatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Dermatology Physician and practices in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. wrote 761 Medicare Part D claims totaling $219K in drug costs for 240 beneficiaries.
Where is Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. located? ▼
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. is located at 917 AVE. TITO CASTRO SUITE 802, Ponce, PR, 00716. Phone: (787) 505-4555.
What is Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174817449, issued on 06/04/2011.
Does Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $182K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 222 Pediatric Dermatology Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider writes 497 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Metronidazole, Ciclopirox. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 761 Part D claims and 240 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Amilcar Rodriguez Melendez, M.D.'s NPI is 1174817449 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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