Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM
- NPI 1548309537
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.4 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Unm Hospital Internal Medicine, 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 871310001
(505) 272-1476 - Mailing address
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800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116
Albuquerque, NM 871064310
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 23, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Mexico #MD2007-0118 · New Mexico #2004-0242
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548309537. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
283
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$10,595
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 66 | 65 | $8 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 66 | 66 | $9 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 28 | 28 | $22 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 26 | 26 | $12 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 21 | 20 | $141 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 19 | 19 | $10 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 17 | 17 | $12 | |
93451 |
Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement | 15 | 14 | $129 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 14 | $96 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 11 | 11 | $178 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$199,285
Transactions
195
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 117 | $114,388.16 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 38 | $43,913.87 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 37 | $34,508.82 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $4,880.00 | |
| Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC | 1 | $1,575.00 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $18.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
215
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,702,540
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 69 | 0 | $905,707 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 46 | 0 | $6,904 |
| Ambrisentan | Generic | 33 | 0 | $112,214 |
| Tadalafil | Generic | 32 | 0 | $3,801 |
| Tyvaso Dpi (Treprostinil) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $474,893 |
| Adempas (Riociguat) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $199,021 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves's medical specialty?
Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves practice?
Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves practices at Unm Hospital Internal Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 871310001. Office phone: 5052721476.
What is Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves's NPI?
Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548309537, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. LANA Melendres-Groves commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test for exercise-induced lung stress (HCPCS 94618). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.