Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Sacramento, CA

  • NPI 1811218316
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3939 J St, Suite 106
Sacramento, CA 958193636
(916) 454-4861

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 3, 2017
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
California #138518 · Pennsylvania #MT194706 · New Mexico #RS2013-0129 · Florida #ME118992

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811218316. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
55,009
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$7,678,443
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 33,060 117 $36
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 4,710 489 $864
92134 Imaging of retina 4,532 1,697 $43
67028 Injection of drug into eye 3,353 871 $135
Q5124 Injection, ranibizumab-nuna, biosimilar, (byooviz), 0.1 mg 3,105 124 $213
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 1,242 101 $231
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 1,189 594 $96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 951 776 $95
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg 577 63 $271
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye 536 498 $149

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Sacramento Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 1,157. This provider delivers 48× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$164,617
Transactions
178
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US INC 73 $59,079.14
Genentech USA, INC. 47 $42,250.66
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 21 $35,526.51
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 17 $19,986.85
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $5,683.01
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 7 $1,625.63
Alimera Sciences, INC. 3 $223.79
Biogen, INC. 3 $133.19
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $58.08
Genentech, INC. 1 $26.30
Amgen INC. 1 $24.03

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$125,668
Travel and Lodging
$21,860
Consulting Fee
$11,960
Food and Beverage
$5,129

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
482
Patients
282
Total drug cost
$16,571
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 149 108 $8,224
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 119 48 $4,651
Ofloxacin Generic 84 73 $1,316
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 40 22 $705
Timolol Maleate Generic 32 17 $329
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 28 14 $604
Latanoprost Generic 19 0 $340
Atropine Sulfate Generic 11 0 $401

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez practice?
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez practices at 3939 J St, Sacramento, CA 958193636. Office phone: 9164544861.
What is Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811218316, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.