2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1356404909 MD
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FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in CAROLINA, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 571 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$26.54
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD filed 6,582 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 89% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$26.54
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.

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

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

6,582 Top 4% higher than 96% 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)

FELIX 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 FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/18/2006

NPI 1356404909

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,582 491% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,113

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal 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).

FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at AVE EL COMANDANTE CALLE 266, CAROLINA, PR, 00982, with a listed phone of (787) 769-7525. NPI 1356404909 was issued on 12/18/2006. 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 6,582 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 571 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $409K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 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

AVE EL COMANDANTE CALLE 266
CAROLINA, PR 00982

Provider Details

NPI 1356404909
Specialty Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/18/2006

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 FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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

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

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,582 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.

6,582
Total Claims
$409K
Total Drug Cost
571
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,484
Total Day Supply
320,667
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$304K
Generic Drug Cost
$104K
Antibiotic Claims
250

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 192, 75-84: 200, 85+: 131

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
NPPES-Taxonomy
Acyclovir
N/A

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

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Overview

How FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider

FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's 6,582 claims are above the specialty average of 1,113.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal 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 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's specialty?
FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in CAROLINA, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD wrote 6,582 Medicare Part D claims totaling $409K in drug costs for 571 beneficiaries.
Where is FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD located?
FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD is located at AVE EL COMANDANTE CALLE 266, CAROLINA, PR, 00982. Phone: (787) 769-7525.
What is FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's NPI number?
FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356404909, issued on 12/18/2006.
Does FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $304K in brand drug costs.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include NPPES-Taxonomy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD accept Medicare?
FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,582 Part D claims and 571 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's credentials?
FELIX MELENDEZ ORTIZ, MD's NPI is 1356404909 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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