Sunny Melendez, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Torrance, CA

Sunny Melendez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Torrance, California. She graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. Her current practice location is 2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 205, Torrance, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 542-7733.

Sunny Melendez is licensed to practice in California (license number A44230) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1033293576.

Contact Information

Sunny Melendez, MD
2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 205,
Torrance, CA 90505-5105
(310) 542-7733
(310) 542-8077



Physician's Profile

Full NameSunny Melendez
GenderFemale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience40 Years
Location2841 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Sunny Melendez graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033293576
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385703339
  • Enrollment ID: I20081105000279

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sunny Melendez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033293576NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism A44230 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital
Providence Little Co Of Mary Med Ctr San PedroSan pedro, CAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Sunny Melendez allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSunny Melendez Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679733810
PECOS PAC ID: 2365501319
Enrollment ID: O20081216000003

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Sunny Melendez, MD
2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 205,
Torrance, CA 90505-5105

Ph: (310) 542-7733
Sunny Melendez, MD
2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 205,
Torrance, CA 90505-5105

Ph: (310) 542-7733

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