Jorge A Melendez, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Vega Baja, PR

Jorge A Melendez, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is P.r. - 2 Km 42.2, Barrio Algarrobo, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 374-3925.

Jorge A Melendez is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 707) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1871874750.

Contact Information

Jorge A Melendez, OD
P.r. - 2 Km 42.2, Barrio Algarrobo,
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 374-3925
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJorge A Melendez
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience13 Years
LocationP.r. - 2 Km 42.2, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Jorge A Melendez graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871874750
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/06/2011
  • Last Update Date: 03/27/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678723392
  • Enrollment ID: I20141119001545

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jorge A Melendez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871874750NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 270A00634100 (New Jersey)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 707 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Jorge A Melendez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jorge A Melendez, OD
Po Box 270208,
San Juan, PR 00928-3008

Ph: (787) 374-3925
Jorge A Melendez, OD
P.r. - 2 Km 42.2, Barrio Algarrobo,
Vega Baja, PR 00693

Ph: (787) 374-3925

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