Dr Martin James Melendrez, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Dr Martin James Melendrez, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Manhattan Beach, California. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1103 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 376-8975.

Dr Martin James Melendrez is licensed to practice in California (license number OPT8805T) 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 1609820596.

Contact Information

Dr Martin James Melendrez, OD
1103 Highland Ave,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5310
(310) 376-8975
(310) 376-4828

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Martin James Melendrez
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location1103 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, California
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 Martin James Melendrez attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609820596
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587878079
  • Enrollment ID: I20111206000199

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Martin James Melendrez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609820596NPI-NPPES
WOP8805BOtherCAPPIN
WY162OtherCAGROUP ID NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT8805T (California)Primary

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 Martin James Melendrez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBeach Cities Optometry Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023082690
PECOS PAC ID: 5991749871
Enrollment ID: O20050611000075

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 Martin James Melendrez 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 Martin James Melendrez, OD
1103 Highland Ave,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5310

Ph: (310) 376-8975		Dr Martin James Melendrez, OD
1103 Highland Ave,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5310

Ph: (310) 376-8975

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