Dr Melvin Kalmenson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Dr Melvin Kalmenson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Brooklyn, New York. His current practice location is 453 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 342-2699.

Dr Melvin Kalmenson is licensed to practice in New York (license number VUT87415) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1689671778.

Contact Information

Dr Melvin Kalmenson, OD
453 Mother Gaston Blvd,
Brooklyn, NY 11212-7617
(718) 342-2699
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melvin Kalmenson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location453 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689671778
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042380404
  • Enrollment ID: I20120125000035

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melvin Kalmenson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689671778NPI-NPPES
112327142MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist VUT87415 (New York)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 Melvin Kalmenson 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 Melvin Kalmenson, OD
4 Maple Dr, Apt 3g,
Great Neck, NY 11021-2001

Ph: (516) 487-7179
Dr Melvin Kalmenson, OD
453 Mother Gaston Blvd,
Brooklyn, NY 11212-7617

Ph: (718) 342-2699

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