Dr Howard Melvin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Cincinnati, OH

Dr Howard Melvin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Cincinnati, Ohio. He went to Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company Llc and his current practice location is 3131 Harvey Ave Ste 201, Cincinnati, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (513) 861-8300.

Dr Howard Melvin is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35051997) 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 1518923101.

Contact Information

Dr Howard Melvin, MD
3131 Harvey Ave Ste 201,
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3007
(513) 861-8300
(513) 559-5600

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard Melvin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience47 Years
Location3131 Harvey Ave Ste 201, Cincinnati, Ohio
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 Howard Melvin attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518923101
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305827718
  • Enrollment ID: I20040601000071

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard Melvin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518923101NPI-NPPES
0593255MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 35051997 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LlcCincinnati, OHHospital
Good Samaritan HospitalCincinnati, OHHospital

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 Howard Melvin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Cincinnati Physicians Company Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801840434
PECOS PAC ID: 2264344480
Enrollment ID: O20031105000123
Entity NameSouthwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659880300
PECOS PAC ID: 6002174463
Enrollment ID: O20171213001995

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 Howard Melvin 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 Howard Melvin, MD
3120 Burnet Ave Ste 303,
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3022

Ph: (513) 861-8300
Dr Howard Melvin, MD
3131 Harvey Ave Ste 201,
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3007

Ph: (513) 861-8300

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