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MELISSA CHEN OD
NPI 1144888082
Optometrist in Gastonia, NC

Active since June 05, 2019PECOS Enrolled
2555 COURT DR STE 150, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 864-7789 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2020, Jun 5, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Melissa Chen Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELISSA CHEN OD (NPI 1144888082) is an individual optometrist in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2603) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Salisbury.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144888082
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA CHENCredential: OD
Location Address2555 COURT DR STE 150Gastonia, NC 28054-2187
Mailing Address763 Garden District DrCharlotte, NC 28202-2998
Phone(704) 864-7789
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2020
✔ NPI 1144888082 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2603
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2555 COURT DR STE 150, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 28144 · Phone (704) 638-9000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Chen Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer– Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clark Optometric Center PA
134 mi
Optometrist
2216 NC E HWY 54
Durham, NC 27713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588619217 (919) 544-2020

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28054 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CRISTIAN LOPEZ
Optometrist
2555 COURT DR STE 150
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 864-7789
DR. AMANDA LAUREN SMITH OD
Optometrist
2555 COURT DR STE 150
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 864-7789
AUDREY GRACE MORAN
Optometrist
2555 COURT DR STE 150
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 864-7789

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Chen is 1144888082. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2019.

Where is Melissa Chen located?

Melissa Chen practices at 2555 Court Dr Ste 150, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (704) 864-7789.

What is Melissa Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Melissa Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to Clark Optometric Center PA (Durham, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melissa Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Chen accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Melissa Chen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Chen was last updated on July 17, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.