Oscar Mendez, MD
Oscar Mendez is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lauderdale Lakes, FL with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Oscar Mendez, MD has practiced family medicine for 31+ years, working in independent practice. With 31+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lauderdale Lakes area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1789dNPPES updated 2021-06-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2951 Nw 49th Ave Suite 306, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313-1600
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
427
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
1,323
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23,105
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.68M
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — 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 (+20%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$639 received from industry
16 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Oscar Mendez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 29, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501333
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Oscar Mendez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Oscar Mendez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Lauderdale Lakes 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 Oscar Mendez
Dr. Mendez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (954) 717-4066.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Oscar Mendez
Practice Location
2951 Nw 49th Ave Suite 306, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313-1600
Mailing Address
2951 Nw 49th Ave Suite 306, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313-1600
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