Physician Profile
Robert F. Melendez, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Melendez
Robert F. Melendez, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Albuquerque, NM specializing in ophthalmology. Robert trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 1,793 Medicare patients across 2,555 services. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, new patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 355-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8801 HORIZON BLVD STE 130
Albuquerque, NM 87113
6401 Holly Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,555 services · 1,793 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
232 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | Procedure | 64727 |
230 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
218 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
67 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
364 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
275 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
271 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
224 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
207 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
90 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other eye doctors in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Release of arm or leg nerve 2
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Robert F. Melendez?
Robert F. Melendez is an eye doctor in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Robert F. Melendez's address?
Robert F. Melendez is listed at 8801 Horizon Blvd Ste 130, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Robert F. Melendez?
The number on file is (505) 355-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Robert F. Melendez's NPI number?
Robert F. Melendez's National Provider Identifier is 1316932742. 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
Where did Robert F. Melendez train?
Robert F. Melendez attended University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Robert F. Melendez been practicing?
Robert F. Melendez has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Robert F. Melendez perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert F. Melendez performs procedures including release of arm or leg nerve, release of nerve using operating microscope and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and new patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Robert F. Melendez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert F. Melendez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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