2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1164520243 MD
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OSCAR MENDEZ, MD

Family Medicine Physician in LAUDERDALE LAKES, Florida. 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
23K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$638.63
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

OSCAR MENDEZ, MD filed 23,105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in LAUDERDALE LAKES, Florida, prescribing 87% generic.

23K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

23,105 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

OSCAR MENDEZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about OSCAR MENDEZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1164520243

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23,105 576% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Florida

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

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).

OSCAR MENDEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2951 NW 49TH AVE, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, 33313, with a listed phone of (954) 717-4066. NPI 1164520243 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MENDEZ 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 23,105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.7 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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

2951 NW 49TH AVE
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313

Provider Details

NPI 1164520243
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where OSCAR MENDEZ, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

OSCAR MENDEZ MD PA
LAUDERHILL, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 OSCAR MENDEZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$639

Largest payer

ATRICURE, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to OSCAR MENDEZ, MD. To verify OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

OSCAR MENDEZ, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 23,105 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.

23,105
Total Claims
$2.7M
Total Drug Cost
1,323
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
54,840
Total Day Supply
1,602,396
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$468K
Opioid Claims
230 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
581

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.10
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 137, 65-74: 602, 75-84: 445, 85+: 139

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What OSCAR MENDEZ, 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
1,269
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,110
Amlodipine Besylate
880
Metformin Hcl
839
Pantoprazole Sodium
566
Folic Acid
510
Losartan Potassium
506
Hydrochlorothiazide
459
Lisinopril
427
Levothyroxine Sodium
416

* 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 OSCAR MENDEZ, MD 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

OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's 23,105 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MENDEZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's specialty?
OSCAR MENDEZ, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LAUDERDALE LAKES, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does OSCAR MENDEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, OSCAR MENDEZ, MD wrote 23,105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.7M in drug costs for 1,323 beneficiaries.
Where is OSCAR MENDEZ, MD located?
OSCAR MENDEZ, MD is located at 2951 NW 49TH AVE, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, 33313. Phone: (954) 717-4066.
What is OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's NPI number?
OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164520243, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does OSCAR MENDEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.2M in brand drug costs.
Does OSCAR MENDEZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, OSCAR MENDEZ, MD had 230 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
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 OSCAR MENDEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does OSCAR MENDEZ, MD accept Medicare?
OSCAR MENDEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23,105 Part D claims and 1,323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's credentials?
OSCAR MENDEZ, MD's NPI is 1164520243 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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