Melissa Marie Guanche, MD
Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Melissa Marie Guanche is a Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Miami, FL with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa Marie Guanche, MD has practiced physical medicine & rehabilitation for 17+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Ponce School of Medicine (class of 2009), she has been practicing for over 17 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2792dNPPES updated 2018-10-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.93/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.3 pts)
Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better16.32%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)
16.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
292
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
401
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,244
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $24k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$57 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Melissa Marie Guanche's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Ponce School of Medicine
17 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.
Taxonomy: 2081S0010X
Education & Training
Ponce School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 520206
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sports Medicine Care With Melissa Marie Guanche
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Marie Guanche for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Miami 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 Melissa Marie Guanche
NPI records show Dr. Guanche as active with telehealth listed in Miami, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (786) 596-2225.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Marie Guanche
Practice Location
8950 N Kendall Dr Ste 410w, Miami, FL 33176-2127
Mailing Address
8950 N Kendall Dr Ste 410w, Miami, FL 33176-2127
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