DR. PAUL DAVID MICHALOVE O.D.
NPI 1437155199
Optometrist in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Paul Michalove's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Michalove is 1437155199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2005.

Q: What is Paul Michalove's specialty?

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

Q: Is Paul Michalove enrolled in Medicare?

No. Paul Michalove has opted out of Medicare through February 24, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Michalove was last updated on April 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since June 27, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Feb 24, 2028

508 MERRIMON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804(828) 254-3230(828) 258-2232 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Paul David Michalove O.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL DAVID MICHALOVE O.D. (NPI 1437155199) is an individual optometrist in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0823) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through February 24, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437155199

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL DAVID MICHALOVECredential: O.D.

Location Address508 MERRIMON AVEAsheville, NC 28804-3408

Mailing Address508 Merrimon AveAsheville, NC 28804-3408 · (828) 254-3230 · Fax (828) 258-2232

Phone(828) 254-3230

Fax(828) 258-2232

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 27, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 2008

✔ NPI 1437155199 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 · 0823

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.

508 MERRIMON AVE, Asheville, NC 28804

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINT64607NC

Other09613NC · Bcbs

Medicare PIN246030BNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Paul David Michalove O.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from February 24, 2014 through February 24, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateFebruary 24, 2014

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughFebruary 24, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28804 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.

DR. MICHELLE LYNN REAMES OD PA

Optometrist

508 MERRIMON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804

Buncombe County (828) 254-3230

DANIELLE HOLLINGSWORTH OD

Optometrist

508 MERRIMON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804

Buncombe County (828) 254-3230

MICHELLE L REAMES O.D.,P.A.

Optometrist

508 MERRIMON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804

Buncombe County (828) 254-3230

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 Paul Michalove's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Michalove is 1437155199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2005.

Where is Paul Michalove located?

Paul Michalove practices at 508 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804. The listed phone number is (828) 254-3230.

What is Paul Michalove's specialty?

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

Is Paul Michalove enrolled in Medicare?

No. Paul Michalove has opted out of Medicare through February 24, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Paul Michalove accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Paul Michalove 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 Paul Michalove was last updated on April 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.