2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1003171398
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CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ

Family Medicine Physician in YABUCOA, Puerto Rico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
18K
Medicare Part D claims · 536 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ filed 18,296 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in YABUCOA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 89% generic.

18K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

18,296 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ 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 CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2012

NPI 1003171398

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18,296 435% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider at 95 CALLE A, YABUCOA, PR, 00767, with a listed phone of (787) 893-1583. NPI 1003171398 was issued on 07/12/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLECHA MELENDEZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 18,296 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 536 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

95 CALLE A
YABUCOA, PR 00767

Provider Details

NPI 1003171398
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2012

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 18,296 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.

18,296
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
536
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30,459
Total Day Supply
884,116
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$224K
Opioid Claims
276 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
217

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 169, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 132, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Famotidine
1,256
Atorvastatin Calcium
956
Gabapentin
895
Metformin Hcl
566
Lisinopril
559
Amlodipine Besylate
503
Omeprazole
503
Losartan Potassium
491
Simvastatin
479
Fluticasone Propionate
403

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's 18,296 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FLECHA MELENDEZ.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's specialty?
CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in YABUCOA, Puerto Rico.
How much does CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ wrote 18,296 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 536 beneficiaries.
Where is CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ located?
CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ is located at 95 CALLE A, YABUCOA, PR, 00767. Phone: (787) 893-1583.
What is CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's NPI number?
CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003171398, issued on 07/12/2012.
Does CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ had 276 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ accept Medicare?
CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ appears in CMS Medicare data with 18,296 Part D claims and 536 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's credentials?
CARMEN FLECHA MELENDEZ's NPI is 1003171398. 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

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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