Joseph Benjamin Meleca, MD
Joseph Benjamin Meleca is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Indianapolis, IN with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph Benjamin Meleca, MD has been part of the Indianapolis medical community since 2016 in group practice. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.72/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1130 W Michigan St # Fh400, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5209
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Indiana on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.72/100
Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in IndianaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
77
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
21
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
43
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $539
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$459 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joseph Benjamin Meleca's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Board certified · Aug 9, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Joseph Benjamin Meleca
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Benjamin Meleca for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Indianapolis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joseph Benjamin Meleca
Dr. Meleca is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Indianapolis, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 278-1258.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1130 W Michigan St # Fh400, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5209
Mailing Address
250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959
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