Dr Melissa Sue Almarales, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Columbus, IN

Dr Melissa Sue Almarales, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Columbus, Indiana. She went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 1130 Washington St, Columbus, Columbus, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 379-9893.

Dr Melissa Sue Almarales is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18003363A) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1598758393.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Sue Almarales, OD
1130 Washington St, Columbus,
Columbus, IN 47201-5720
(812) 379-9893
(812) 379-9904

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Sue Almarales
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location1130 Washington St, Columbus, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melissa Sue Almarales attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598758393
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739117292
  • Enrollment ID: I20190116003993

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Sue Almarales such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598758393NPI-NPPES
200527540MedicaidIN
062550OtherINSIHO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD869 (Hawaii)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 18003363A (Indiana)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 Melissa Sue Almarales allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameEye Place Molokai
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568017770
PECOS PAC ID: 0446689202
Enrollment ID: O20200331001934

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 Melissa Sue Almarales 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 Melissa Sue Almarales, OD
1130 Washington St, Columbus,
Columbus, IN 47201-5720

Ph: (812) 379-9893
Dr Melissa Sue Almarales, OD
1130 Washington St, Columbus,
Columbus, IN 47201-5720

Ph: (812) 379-9893

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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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