MELINA PEREZ OD
NPI 1225516503
Optometrist in Buffalo, NY

Active since July 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
1569 NIAGARA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213(716) 427-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melina Perez Od NPPES

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

MELINA PEREZ OD (NPI 1225516503) is an individual optometrist in Buffalo, New York, licensed in Texas (9471T) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225516503
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMELINA PEREZCredential: OD
Location Address1569 NIAGARA STBuffalo, NY 14213-1101
Mailing Address155 Lawn AveBuffalo, NY 14207-1816 · (713) 471-7859
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2024
NPI 1225516503 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 TX · 9471T
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.
1569 NIAGARA ST, Buffalo, NY 14213

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melina Perez Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1658621867
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220207002137
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14213 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.56

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1569 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1569 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Social Worker
1569 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1569 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1569 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213

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 Melina Perez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melina Perez is 1225516503. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2018.

Where is Melina Perez located?

Melina Perez practices at 1569 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213. The listed phone number is (716) 427-7000.

What is Melina Perez's specialty?

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

Is Melina Perez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melina Perez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melina Perez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Providence Health Plan list Melina Perez 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 Melina Perez was last updated on January 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.