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Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

1745 N. Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454

(805) 739-3890

Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine. Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH CENTERS, Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande and Pacific Central Coast Health Centers.

Office Locations

901 Oak Park Boulevard Suite 101
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

1745 N. Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454

(805) 739-3890

(805) 347-7697

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

A1C test

In 2023, Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD performed more A1C test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

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lab tests

By Affordability:

A1C test

flu shot

flu vaccine

glycated protein test

immunization

urinalysis

vaccines

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for A1C test, flu shot, flu vaccine, glycated protein test, immunization (preventive vaccines), urinalysis, and vaccines 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	21
doctor visit	82
lab tests	21
preventive care	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	23
doctor visit	242
lab tests	23
preventive care	48
vaccines	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	194
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2016 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	73
doctor visit	457
lab tests	86
preventive care	131
vaccines	58

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	128
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	215
doctor visit	661
lab tests	215
preventive care	337
vaccines	122

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	167
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	15
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	51
Dementia	5
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2018 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	242
doctor visit	768
lab tests	271
preventive care	377
vaccines	135

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	203
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	19
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2019 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	238
doctor visit	960
lab tests	294
preventive care	432
vaccines	194

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	212
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	39
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2020 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	212
doctor visit	1084
lab tests	245
preventive care	311
vaccines	99

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	237
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	42
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	262
doctor visit	1086
lab tests	291
preventive care	276
vaccines	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	271
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	38
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	219
doctor visit	991
lab tests	241
preventive care	219

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	261
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	34
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	149
doctor visit	1320
lab tests	167
preventive care	160
vaccines	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	193
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	57
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pismo Beach, CA were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

diabetes management	165
doctor visit	696
lab tests	185
preventive care	231
vaccines	82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Female	150
Male	152

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	106
Hispanic	169
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	22
75 to 84	72
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	3
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD graduated from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH CENTERS

Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande

Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Anthem, United Healthcare, TriWest, TRICARE, First Health and HealthSmart.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

Anthem

United Healthcare

TriWest

TRICARE

First Health

HealthSmart

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,893 RYBELSUS $684	Ozempic $614	Tresiba $259	Saxenda $123	Wegovy $100	Other $113
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,834 FARXIGA $1,377	BYDUREON $392	BREZTRI $42	$22
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,434 TRULICITY $370	JARDIANCE $312	BASAGLAR $227	REYVOW $117	HUMALOG $76	Other $331
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,422 XARELTO $692	INVOKANA $679	$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$950 JARDIANCE $800	SYNJARDY $77	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $47	Spiriva $27
Other	$5,830 Prolia $501	Kerendia $490	TOUJEO $480	STEGLATRO $306	UBRELVY $262	Other $3,789

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,211
Education	$152

Biography

Dr. Melvin Lopez is a specialist in family medicine. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Lopez is affiliated with Dignity Health. He attended San Juan Bautista School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis for residency. He can take several insurance carriers, including MultiPlan, Anthem, and Blue California. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Lopez is not accepting new patients.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin A. Lopez, MD From 2013 - 2023

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