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DR. MELANIE S. KISER PC
NPI 1417397027
Optometrist in Hickory, NC

Active since June 27, 2013
1960 US HIGHWAY 70 SE, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 323-8833(828) 569-1132 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, May 23, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Melanie S. Kiser Pc NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE S. KISER PC (NPI 1417397027), doing business as Kiser Eye Care, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. The organization lists Melanie Suzanne Kiser, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417397027
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDR. MELANIE S. KISER PC
Location Address1960 US HIGHWAY 70 SEHickory, NC 28602-5106
Mailing Address1960 Us Highway 70 SeHickory, NC 28602-5106 · (828) 323-8833 · Fax (828) 569-1132
Phone(828) 323-8833
Fax(828) 569-1132
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelanie Suzanne KiserOwner · (901) 494-5055
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1417397027 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
1960 US HIGHWAY 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKiser Eye Care

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 AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melanie S. Kiser Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Melanie Kiser, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1477696656
1960 US HIGHWAY 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 323-8833
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michelle Woo, OD
Optometry
NPI 1295264380
2266 US HIGHWAY 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 979-3010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Jody Papazekos, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1730286980
19 S CENTER ST
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4566
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Ronald Milam, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1528038510
303 DAVIE AVE
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-8677
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Joseph Faulk, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1235567256
860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-3937
✔ PECOS31 mi
Nilpa Patel, O.D
Optometry
NPI 1104955335
2420 SUPERCENTER DR NE
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 786-9200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare43 mi
Glenn Brewer, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1487935151
202 W CENTER ST
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 477-2295
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare60 mi
Adam Greene
Optometry
NPI 1598465262
559 LONG SHOALS RD STE 100
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 747-9260
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare73 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 Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC is 1417397027. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2013. The provider is doing business as Kiser Eye Care.

Where is Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC located?

Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC is located at 1960 Us Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 323-8833.

What is Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC's specialty?

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

Is Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Dr. Melanie S. Kiser 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Dr. Melanie S. Kiser 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 Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.