Dr Melissa Y Brown, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Joplin, MO

Dr Melissa Y Brown, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Joplin, Missouri. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Brothers Taylor And Bezold Inc and her current practice location is 2013 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 624-5005.

Dr Melissa Y Brown is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2000161248) 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 1316942642.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Y Brown, OD
2013 S Joplin Ave,
Joplin, MO 64804-2033
(417) 624-5005
(417) 624-5215

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Y Brown
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location2013 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, Missouri
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 Y Brown attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316942642
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/17/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032372024
  • Enrollment ID: I20120601000210

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Y Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316942642NPI-NPPES
169589OtherMOBCBS
P00069086OtherMOMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2000161248 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Brothers Taylor And Bezold Inc31735762534

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 Y Brown allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameBrothers Taylor & Bezold Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336292077
PECOS PAC ID: 3173576253
Enrollment ID: O20050301000556

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 Y Brown 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 Y Brown, OD
2452 N Malang Rd,
Joplin, MO 64801-8613

Ph: (417) 624-7663
Dr Melissa Y Brown, OD
2013 S Joplin Ave,
Joplin, MO 64804-2033

Ph: (417) 624-5005

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