Dr Melissa Tom-kun, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Boston, MA

Dr Melissa Tom-kun, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Boston, Massachusetts. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Lickteig Family Eyecare Pc and her current practice location is 450 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 988-8136.

Dr Melissa Tom-kun is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 5215) 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 1699295840.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Tom-kun, OD
450 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02111-1312
(617) 988-8136
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Tom-kun
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience7 Years
Location450 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts
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 Tom-kun attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699295840
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2017
  • Last Update Date: 03/28/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800157637
  • Enrollment ID: I20180219001483

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Tom-kun such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699295840NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5215 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lickteig Family Eyecare Pc60020963289

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 Tom-kun allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameLickteig Family Eyecare Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063720498
PECOS PAC ID: 6002096328
Enrollment ID: O20110203000603

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 Tom-kun 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 Tom-kun, OD
870 Providence Hwy,
Dedham, MA 02026-6806

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Dr Melissa Tom-kun, OD
450 Washington St,
Boston, MA 02111-1312

Ph: (617) 988-8136

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