Dr Melanie Suzanne Kiser, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hickory, NC

Dr Melanie Suzanne Kiser, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hickory, North Carolina. She went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 1960 Us Highway 70 Se, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 323-8833.

Dr Melanie Suzanne Kiser is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number NC1568) 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 1477696656.

Contact Information

Dr Melanie Suzanne Kiser, OD
1960 Us Highway 70 Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-5106
(828) 323-8833
(828) 322-8687

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melanie Suzanne Kiser
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location1960 Us Highway 70 Se, Hickory, North Carolina
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 Melanie Suzanne Kiser attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477696656
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042388282
  • Enrollment ID: I20081001000517

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melanie Suzanne Kiser such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477696656NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TN1430 (Tennessee)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist NC1568 (North Carolina)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 Melanie Suzanne Kiser allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDr Melanie S Kiser Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417397027
PECOS PAC ID: 3375784564
Enrollment ID: O20130731000339

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 Melanie Suzanne Kiser 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 Melanie Suzanne Kiser, OD
1960 Us Highway 70 Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-5106

Ph: (828) 323-8833
Dr Melanie Suzanne Kiser, OD
1960 Us Highway 70 Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-5106

Ph: (828) 323-8833

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