Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melvin Gonzalez, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Specialist · Palm Springs, CA

  • NPI 1194721167
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
415 S Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 922627303
(760) 346-0642
fax (760) 340-9152
Additional location
39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 922703221
Mailing address
39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 922703221

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 23, 2025
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G46612
Medicaid
CA #00G466120

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194721167. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,250
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$287,053
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 3,376 2,161 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,475 767 $101
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 740 723 $71
76376 3d radiographic procedure 607 592 $13
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 217 216 $39
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 158 35 $9
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 132 40 $31
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 78 32 $81
93280 Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 63 47 $38
93016 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 59 59 $22

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Palm Springs Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 349. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$275
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 7 $153.60
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $44.61
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 2 $31.70
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $24.81
Atricure, INC. 1 $20.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$275

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,436
Patients
1,330
Total drug cost
$896,190
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 705 211 $9,209
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 424 114 $547,842
Furosemide Generic 362 122 $3,182
Carvedilol Generic 342 104 $4,655
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 312 99 $6,583
Irbesartan Generic 289 77 $9,746
Losartan Potassium Generic 277 89 $5,332
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 275 86 $2,278
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 244 74 $6,418
Potassium Chloride Generic 243 81 $5,791

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melvin Gonzalez's medical specialty?
Dr. Melvin Gonzalez practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Palm Springs, CA.
Where does Dr. Melvin Gonzalez practice?
Dr. Melvin Gonzalez practices at 415 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 922627303. Office phone: 7603460642.
What is Dr. Melvin Gonzalez's NPI?
Dr. Melvin Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194721167, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melvin Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melvin Gonzalez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melvin Gonzalez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.