Physician Profile
Lana Melendres-Groves, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Melendres-Groves
Lana Melendres-Groves, MD is a healthcare provider in Albuquerque, NM specializing in internal medicine. Lana trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Lana is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease. Medicare claims data shows Lana provided 150 services to 139 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. This provider record is associated with NPI 1548309537.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (505) 272-1476
- Email not available
Practice Locations
UNM HOSPITAL INTERNAL MEDICINE 2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
150 services · 139 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
16 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement | Treatment | 93451 |
18 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
30 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
27 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Other internists in Albuquerque 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Melendres-Groves's specialty?
Dr. Melendres-Groves is an internist in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Melendres-Groves?
Dr. Melendres-Groves is listed at Unm Hospital Internal Medicine 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87131. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Melendres-Groves?
The number on file is (505) 272-1476. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Melendres-Groves?
Dr. Melendres-Groves's National Provider Identifier is 1548309537. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melendres-Groves's medical education?
Dr. Melendres-Groves attended University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Melendres-Groves have?
Dr. Melendres-Groves has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Melendres-Groves known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Melendres-Groves performs imaging including ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as test to measure expiratory airflow and volume and insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Melendres-Groves's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Melendres-Groves. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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