Dr Elizabeth Christine Melchert, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Appleton, WI

Dr Elizabeth Christine Melchert, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Appleton, Wisconsin. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Valley Eye Associates and her current practice location is 21 Park Pl, Appleton, Wisconsin. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (920) 739-4361.

Dr Elizabeth Christine Melchert is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 2094) 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 1992739171.

Contact Information

Dr Elizabeth Christine Melchert, OD
21 Park Pl,
Appleton, WI 54914-8872
(920) 739-4361
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Elizabeth Christine Melchert
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location21 Park Pl, Appleton, Wisconsin
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 Elizabeth Christine Melchert attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992739171
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103820659
  • Enrollment ID: I20060914000273

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Elizabeth Christine Melchert such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992739171NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2094 (Wisconsin)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Valley Eye Associates539563358025

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 Elizabeth Christine Melchert allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameValley Eye Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699789032
PECOS PAC ID: 5395633580
Enrollment ID: O20040309000706

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 Elizabeth Christine Melchert 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 Elizabeth Christine Melchert, OD
21 Park Pl,
Appleton, WI 54914-8872

Ph: (920) 739-4361
Dr Elizabeth Christine Melchert, OD
21 Park Pl,
Appleton, WI 54914-8872

Ph: (920) 739-4361

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