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Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA

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(Robert F. Melendez, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2000)

8801 HORIZON BOULEVARD SUITE 130
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113

(505) 355-2020

Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA is an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA is affiliated with Juliette Eye Institute.

Office Locations

8801 HORIZON BOULEVARD SUITE 130
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113

(505) 355-2020

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In The News

“(Dr. Robert Melendez, an area ophthalmologist, submitted this article, which is from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.”—"Eye on health: Identify illegal contact lenses", Albuquerque Journal , October 2020

“Dr. Rob Melendez, a New Mexico ophthalmologist, told me that in medicine, "patient wait time is the biggest complaint."”—"Wait times too long? Choose a tech savvy doctor", USA Today, November 2015

“The origin of the foundation has some deep Rio Rancho roots: The nonprofit organization was founded by Dr. Rob Melendez, an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in Rio Rancho with Eye Associates of New...”—"Our view: Support foundation’s efforts to provide scholarships, more eye-related research", Albuquerque Journal , August 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

nerve surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA performed more nerve surgery, and peripheral nerve decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Mexico.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lab tests

tear osmolarity test

In 2012, Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA had a list price for lab tests, and tear osmolarity test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New Mexico. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	17
eye procedures	2377
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	13
eye procedures	2177
laser treatment	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	21
Hispanic	195
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	133
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	130
eye procedures	2406
laser treatment	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	670

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	759
Black	0
Hispanic	221
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	478
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	137
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	208
eye procedures	2298
laser treatment	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	814
Female	1264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1484
Black	40
Hispanic	460
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	994
From 75 to 84	698
85 and over	254
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	274
eye procedures	2010
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	16
Hispanic	208
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	87
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	81
doctor visit	327
eye procedures	1980
laser treatment	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	21
Hispanic	203
Asian	13
Other	11
Native American	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	457
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	92
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	108
doctor visit	373
eye procedures	2241
laser treatment	108

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	415
Female	654

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	27
Hispanic	210
Asian	11
Other	17
Native American	109

**Age**
From 65 to 74	540
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	104
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	122
doctor visit	372
eye procedures	2495
laser treatment	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	656

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	635
Black	19
Hispanic	212
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	169

**Age**
From 65 to 74	542
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	102
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	135
eye procedures	1068
laser treatment	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	131
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	62
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2021 were eye procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
decompression surgery	125
doctor visit	180
eye procedures	776
laser treatment	36
nerve procedures	125

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2022 were eye procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	64
decompression surgery	139
doctor visit	50
eye procedures	1179
laser treatment	64
nerve procedures	139

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2022

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM during 2023 were eye procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
decompression surgery	172
eye procedures	1385
lab tests	84
laser treatment	42
nerve procedures	172

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	77
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in ALBUQUERQUE, NM were eye procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and lab tests.

capsulotomy	60
decompression surgery	145
doctor visit	189
eye procedures	1866
lab tests	84
laser treatment	60
nerve procedures	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	557
Hispanic	170
Native American / Alaskan Native	43
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	277
85 and over	82
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	399

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center. He has a state license in New Mexico.

Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: The University of Texas Health Sciences Center (2004)

Licensed In: New Mexico

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Juliette Eye Institute

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Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in ALBUQUERQUE, NM.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$198,159 CLAREON $69,222	ARGOS $64,373	Centurion $8,613	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $7,575	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $4,141	Other $44,235
Alcon Research LLC	$7,846 ARGOS $5,621	$2,225
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.	$7,593 Lumera 700 $3,227	QUATERA 700 $3,044	ARTEVO 800 $635	VisuMax $443	$244
TearLab Corp	$6,073 TearLab Osmolarity System $3,772	ScoutPro Osmolarity System $1,481	SCOUTPRO $120	$700
RxSight Inc	$5,578 LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) $5,399	LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $93	RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $86
Other	$4,963 VUITY $959	DURYSTA $476	LUMIGAN $423	iDose $300	CEQUA $213	Other $2,592

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$105,096
Consulting Fee	$89,483
Travel and Lodging	$15,879
Food and Beverage	$13,606
Long term medical supply or device loan	$5,341
Other	$806

Research Payments

Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA has received 13 research payments totaling $351,521.

Biography

Dr. Robert Melendez, who practices in Albuquerque, NM, is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He attended medical school at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas for his residency. In addition to English, Dr. Melendez speaks Spanish. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in ALBUQUERQUE, NM.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2023

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