Melissa Jo Owens, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Richmond, IN

Melissa Jo Owens, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Richmond, Indiana. She went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Owens Optometry, Inc and her current practice location is 1120 S 9th St, Richmond, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (765) 939-2000.

Melissa Jo Owens is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18002757A) 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 1538241005.

Contact Information

Melissa Jo Owens, OD
1120 S 9th St,
Richmond, IN 47374-6240
(765) 939-2000
(765) 939-0271

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Jo Owens
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location1120 S 9th St, Richmond, Indiana
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:
  • Melissa Jo Owens attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538241005
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305034547
  • Enrollment ID: I20110103000713

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Jo Owens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538241005NPI-NPPES
200075410MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 18002757A (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Owens Optometry, Inc86281986782

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. Melissa Jo Owens allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOwens Optometry, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174707426
PECOS PAC ID: 8628198678
Enrollment ID: O20101006000669

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. Melissa Jo Owens 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
Melissa Jo Owens, OD
1120 S 9th St,
Richmond, IN 47374-6240

Ph: (765) 939-2000
Melissa Jo Owens, OD
1120 S 9th St,
Richmond, IN 47374-6240

Ph: (765) 939-2000

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