Dr Melinda Lee Hicks, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Grand Junction, CO

Dr Melinda Lee Hicks, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Grand Junction, Colorado. She went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 2737 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, Colorado. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 243-9681.

Dr Melinda Lee Hicks is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 1453) and she also participates in the medicare program. She may accept medicare assignments (which means she may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1154493500.

Contact Information

Dr Melinda Lee Hicks, OD
2737 Crossroads Blvd,
Grand Junction, CO 81506-3954
(970) 243-9681
(970) 243-9155

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melinda Lee Hicks
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location2737 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. She may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melinda Lee Hicks attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154493500
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325171713
  • Enrollment ID: I20100805000634

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melinda Lee Hicks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154493500NPI-NPPES
08145302MedicaidCO
410046449OtherCOMETRA-HEALTH RR MDCR
4285550001OtherCODMERC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1453 (Colorado)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Melinda Lee Hicks allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameMelinda L Hicks, O.d., P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053511345
PECOS PAC ID: 0749256097
Enrollment ID: O20040908000576

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Melinda Lee Hicks is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Melinda Lee Hicks, OD
2737 Crossroads Blvd,
Grand Junction, CO 81506-3954

Ph: (970) 243-9681
Dr Melinda Lee Hicks, OD
2737 Crossroads Blvd,
Grand Junction, CO 81506-3954

Ph: (970) 243-9681

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Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2737 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Phone: 970-243-9681    Fax: 970-243-9155

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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