2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1730278714 MD
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JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD

General Practice Physician in ISABELA, 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 · 220 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$690.32
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD filed 6,690 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in ISABELA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 91% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$690.32
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.

JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,690 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)

JUAN MELON-VELEZ, 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 JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2006

NPI 1730278714

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,690 133% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

General Practice Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at CARR 459 KM 14.6, ISABELA, PR, 00662, with a listed phone of (787) 872-3137. NPI 1730278714 was issued on 10/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELON-VELEZ 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 6,690 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

CARR 459 KM 14.6
ISABELA, PR 00662

Provider Details

NPI 1730278714
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/11/2006

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 JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$690

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Generic-heavy

JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 6,690 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.

6,690
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,864
Total Day Supply
221,272
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$188K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Opioid Claims
48 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
203

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 46, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JUAN MELON-VELEZ, 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
Famotidine
515
Losartan Potassium
429
Simvastatin
411
Atorvastatin Calcium
408
Metformin Hcl
352
Glimepiride
219
Lisinopril
201
Montelukast Sodium
194
Gabapentin
192
Omeprazole
169

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's 6,690 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MELON-VELEZ.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's specialty?
JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in ISABELA, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD wrote 6,690 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
Where is JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD located?
JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD is located at CARR 459 KM 14.6, ISABELA, PR, 00662. Phone: (787) 872-3137.
What is JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's NPI number?
JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730278714, issued on 10/11/2006.
Does JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $188K in brand drug costs.
Does JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Losartan Potassium, Simvastatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD accept Medicare?
JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,690 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's credentials?
JUAN MELON-VELEZ, MD's NPI is 1730278714 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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