MELISSA K PLOWMAKER,OD PC
NPI 1356657829
Optometrist in Ephrata, PA

Q: What is Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC is 1356657829. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2010.

Q: What is Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC's specialty?

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

Active since August 23, 2010

890 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522(717) 721-6686(717) 738-7735 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Melissa K Plowmaker,od Pc NPPES

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

MELISSA K PLOWMAKER,OD PC (NPI 1356657829) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Ephrata, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. The organization lists Melissa K Plowmaker, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356657829

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameMELISSA K PLOWMAKER,OD PC

Location Address890 E MAIN STEphrata, PA 17522-2562

Mailing Address890 E Main StEphrata, PA 17522-2562 · (717) 721-6686 · Fax (717) 738-7735

Phone(717) 721-6686

Fax(717) 738-7735

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMelissa K PlowmakerPresident · (717) 721-6686

Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2010

✔ NPI 1356657829 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 PA · OEG000544

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.

890 E MAIN ST, Ephrata, PA 17522

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU63324PA

Medicaid0017436550001PA

Medicare PIN892907PA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa K Plowmaker,od Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Melissa Carrasco, OD

Optometry

NPI 1487748992

890 E MAIN ST
Ephrata, PA 17522

(717) 721-6686

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 mi

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

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 K Plowmaker,od PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC is 1356657829. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2010.

Where is Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC located?

Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC is located at 890 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522. The listed phone number is (717) 721-6686.

What is Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC's specialty?

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

Is Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Melissa K Plowmaker,od PC 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 K Plowmaker,od PC was last updated on August 23, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.