2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1891761896 MD
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ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SAN JUAN, 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
21K
Medicare Part D claims · 680 beneficiaries · Internal 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

ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD filed 20,970 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, prescribing 89% generic.

21K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

20,970 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD 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 ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2006

NPI 1891761896

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20,970 672% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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).

ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 369 CALLE DE DIEGO, SAN JUAN, PR, 00923, with a listed phone of (787) 282-3000. NPI 1891761896 was issued on 02/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELENDEZ ORTIZ 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 20,970 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 680 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

369 CALLE DE DIEGO
SAN JUAN, PR 00923

Provider Details

NPI 1891761896
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/28/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 20,970 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.

20,970
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
680
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
29,143
Total Day Supply
853,092
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$857K
Generic Drug Cost
$262K
Opioid Claims
127 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
141

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 69, 65-74: 278, 75-84: 252, 85+: 81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,167
Gabapentin
1,005
Metformin Hcl
799
Losartan Potassium
761
Levothyroxine Sodium
696
Amlodipine Besylate
669
Simvastatin
604
Famotidine
554
Omeprazole
544
Pantoprazole Sodium
444

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's 20,970 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 MELENDEZ ORTIZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's specialty?
ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD wrote 20,970 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 680 beneficiaries.
Where is ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD located?
ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD is located at 369 CALLE DE DIEGO, SAN JUAN, PR, 00923. Phone: (787) 282-3000.
What is ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's NPI number?
ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891761896, issued on 02/28/2006.
Does ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $857K in brand drug costs.
Does ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD had 127 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD accept Medicare?
ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 20,970 Part D claims and 680 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's credentials?
ELIUT MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's NPI is 1891761896 with credentials MD. 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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