Joseph Benjamin Meleca, MD

Otolaryngology

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.

(317) 278-1258Indianapolis, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 7 Otolaryngology providers in INSee all Otolaryngology in Indianapolis10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1739dNPPES updated 2021-08-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1130 W Michigan St # Fh400, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5209

Fax: (317) 274-8285
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

97.72/100

Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

77

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+5%)27%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$459 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 9, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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