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Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD

(Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Korea University College of Medicine

2841 Lomita Boulevard Suite 205
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 542-7733

Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD is an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from Korea University College of Medicine. Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial.

Office Locations

Torrance Memorial

2841 Lomita Boulevard Suite 205
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 542-8077

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

creatinine blood test

fasting blood glucose test

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

phosphorus blood test

total creatine kinase test

uric acid blood test

urinalysis

By Affordability:

albumin blood test

parathyroid hormone test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD performed more blood draw, creatinine blood test, fasting blood glucose test, home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, phosphorus blood test, preventive care, sleep study, sodium blood test, total calcium test, total creatine kinase test, uric acid blood test, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for albumin blood test, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

A1C test

complete blood count

immunization

By Affordability:

vitamin D test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD performed more A1C test, complete blood count (CBC), and immunization (preventive vaccines) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

creatine kinase tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

phosphorus blood test

phosphorus test

total creatine kinase test

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD performed more flu shot, lipid profile, liver panel, thyroid blood test, and total PSA test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, creatine kinase tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, phosphorus blood test, phosphorus test, total creatine kinase test, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	2004
diabetes management	452
doctor visit	2206
hormone therapy	322
injections	322
lab tests	11298
minimally invasive procedures	71
musculoskeletal imaging	103
preventive care	1334
sleep study	19
spinal procedures	125
thyroid function tests	1522
vaccines	231
X-rays	228

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	1939
diabetes management	751
doctor visit	2154
hormone therapy	276
injections	276
lab tests	18138
minimally invasive procedures	46
musculoskeletal imaging	114
preventive care	2682
sleep study	43
spinal procedures	130
thyroid function tests	1816
vaccines	334
X-rays	244

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	18
Hispanic	41
Asian	52
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	55
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	60
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	71
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	2082
diabetes management	1180
doctor visit	2325
hormone therapy	277
injections	277
lab tests	31938
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	136
preventive care	4681
sleep study	56
spinal procedures	130
thyroid function tests	3258
vaccines	376
X-rays	266

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	22
Hispanic	46
Asian	57
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	53
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	52
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	68
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	2271
diabetes management	1272
doctor visit	2508
hormone therapy	41202
injections	41202
lab tests	34359
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	147
preventive care	5263
sleep study	43
spinal procedures	147
thyroid function tests	3737
vaccines	561
X-rays	294

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	44
Hispanic	86
Asian	120
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	140
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	58
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	65
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2016 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	2653
diabetes management	1413
doctor visit	3054
hormone therapy	38579
injections	38579
lab tests	38458
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	179
preventive care	5902
sleep study	93
thyroid function tests	4009
vaccines	646
X-rays	179

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	20
Hispanic	35
Asian	78
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	75
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	60
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	65
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2017 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	1970
diabetes management	976
doctor visit	1766
hormone therapy	33278
injections	33278
lab tests	29133
musculoskeletal imaging	119
preventive care	4062
thyroid function tests	2936
vaccines	228
X-rays	119

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	18
Hispanic	26
Asian	69
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	66
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	61
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	67
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2018 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	1474
diabetes management	687
doctor visit	1287
hormone therapy	27501
injections	27501
lab tests	20409
musculoskeletal imaging	71
preventive care	2653
thyroid function tests	1833
vaccines	50
X-rays	71

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	73
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	69
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	1356
diabetes management	740
doctor visit	1266
hormone therapy	33601
injections	33601
lab tests	19873
musculoskeletal imaging	48
preventive care	2479
thyroid function tests	2076
vaccines	57
X-rays	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	75
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2020 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	1162
diabetes management	635
doctor visit	1265
hormone therapy	23352
injections	23352
lab tests	17607
musculoskeletal imaging	59
preventive care	2031
thyroid function tests	1829
vaccines	37
X-rays	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2021 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	1355
diabetes management	688
doctor visit	1290
hormone therapy	23050
injections	23050
lab tests	20451
musculoskeletal imaging	55
preventive care	2289
sleep study	16
thyroid function tests	1947
X-rays	55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	75
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA during 2022 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	1291
diabetes management	638
doctor visit	1363
hormone therapy	21852
injections	21852
lab tests	20606
musculoskeletal imaging	50
preventive care	2216
sleep study	17
thyroid function tests	2018
vaccines	14
X-rays	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	75
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Torrance, CA were lab tests, hormone therapy, injections and preventive care.

blood draw	1777
diabetes management	857
doctor visit	1862
hormone therapy	22117
injections	22117
lab tests	23842
minimally invasive procedures	34
musculoskeletal imaging	98
preventive care	3235
sleep study	41
spinal procedures	133
thyroid function tests	2452
vaccines	253
X-rays	146

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD.

**Gender**
Female	212
Male	140

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	47
Non-Hispanic White	252
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	135
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	154

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	60
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	64
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD graduated from Korea University College of Medicine. She completed residency at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: Korea University College of Medicine

Residency: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Torrance Memorial

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sunny Y. Melendez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrance, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$4,844 VIBERZI $3,519	LINZESS 290 mcg $553	LINZESS $520	DUZALLO $167	GIVLAARI $40	Other $44
Amgen Inc.	$4,831 Repatha $2,735	Prolia $1,516	EVENITY $378	Aimovig $121	$81
Corcept Therapeutics	$4,464 Korlym $4,442	$21
Lilly USA, LLC	$3,754 JARDIANCE $795	MOUNJARO $578	TRULICITY $481	LYUMJEV $334	FORTEO $330	Other $1,236
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$3,566 XARELTO $2,619	INVOKANA $691	meters $140	OneTouch $28	Blood Glucose Meters $27	Other $61
Other	$37,364 Vascepa $3,481	FARXIGA $1,797	Synthroid $1,410	Creon $1,172	Kerendia $1,008	Other $28,496

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$54,561
Consulting Fee	$2,250
Education	$994
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$875
Gift	$103
Other	$40

Biography

Dr. Sunny Melendez sees patients in Torrance, CA. Her medical specialty is adult endocrinology. She has received a 2.5 out of 5 star rating by her patients. After completing medical school at Korea University College of Medicine, Dr. Melendez performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. She is affiliated with Torrance Memorial.