Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicole Melendez, MD

Rheumatology Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Rheumatology Physician · Tampa, FL

  • NPI 1457453409
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4321 N Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 336076388
(813) 356-7161
fax (813) 840-3555
Mailing address
2995 Drew St Fl 3
Clearwater, FL 337593012

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 2, 2025
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Florida #ME103417 · Missouri #2004016743 · Louisiana #MD202522
Medicaid
FL #002991100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457453409. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$280
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 3 $264.41
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $15.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$280

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
723
Patients
125
Total drug cost
$1,251,938
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 108 28 $2,704
Leflunomide Generic 93 20 $7,414
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 87 26 $6,222
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 56 0 $417,342
Prednisone Generic 56 24 $968
Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Brand 44 0 $280,755
Azathioprine Generic 40 0 $2,104
Benlysta (Belimumab) Brand 39 0 $193,081
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 33 0 $314,998
Alendronate Sodium Generic 32 12 $403

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicole Melendez's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicole Melendez practices Rheumatology Physician in Tampa, FL.
Where does Dr. Nicole Melendez practice?
Dr. Nicole Melendez practices at 4321 N Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 336076388. Office phone: 8133567161.
What is Dr. Nicole Melendez's NPI?
Dr. Nicole Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457453409, issued by NPPES.