Dr Richard Thomas Melstrom, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Cadillac, MI

Dr Richard Thomas Melstrom, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Cadillac, Michigan. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 118 Stimson St, Cadillac, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 775-6031.

Dr Richard Thomas Melstrom is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 2462) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1679559322.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Thomas Melstrom, OD
118 Stimson St,
Cadillac, MI 49601-2238
(231) 775-6031
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Thomas Melstrom
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience50 Years
Location118 Stimson St, Cadillac, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Thomas Melstrom attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679559322
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/24/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941316186
  • Enrollment ID: I20121228000460

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Thomas Melstrom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679559322NPI-NPPES
5028837MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2462 (Michigan)Primary

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 Richard Thomas Melstrom 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 Richard Thomas Melstrom, OD
118 Stimson St, Po Box 409,
Cadillac, MI 49601-2238

Ph: (231) 775-6031
Dr Richard Thomas Melstrom, OD
118 Stimson St,
Cadillac, MI 49601-2238

Ph: (231) 775-6031

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