OCTAVIO MELENDEZ M.D. – NPI #1770656761
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

OCTAVIO MELENDEZ is a physician located in WEST NEW YORK, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770656761 to OCTAVIO MELENDEZ on November 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name OCTAVIO MELENDEZ-CABRERA. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Mar 11, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for OCTAVIO MELENDEZ below.

NPI Profile for
OCTAVIO MELENDEZ

NPI Number
1770656761
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
OCTAVIO MELENDEZ
Other Name: OCTAVIO MELENDEZ-CABRERA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
419 66TH STREET
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 07093
Phone: (201) 861-9229 Fax: (201) 861-9272
1 Other location(s):
719 Okatie Hwy # 170
Okatie, SC 29909-3963
Phone: (843) 987-7400
Mailing address
718 TEANECK ROAD
TEANECK, NJ 07666-0000
Phone: (201) 833-7265 Fax: (201) 227-6207
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 11, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for OCTAVIO MELENDEZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERACCA1604287
OTHERAMERICAN HEALTH INC1218
OTHERAUTORIDAD DE ACUEDUCTOS3710122
OTHERCRUZ AZUL62875
OTHERHUMANA7310178
OTHERHUMANA HEALTH CARE7310178
OTHERHUMANA REFORMA7310178
OTHERINTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CAR2062
OTHERMEDICAL CARD SYSTEM210122
OTHERMMM600533
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)
PR 10122

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY CENTRAL DEL CARIBE ESCUELA DE MEDICINA - Graduated 1989
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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