DR. MELISSA LAI-YING YIP O.D.
NPI 1467694372
Optometrist in Flushing, NY

Q: What is Melissa Yip's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Yip is 1467694372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2009.

Q: What is Melissa Yip's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Yip was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since March 24, 2009PECOS Enrolled

14008 SANFORD AVE STE 1, FLUSHING, NY 11355(718) 353-3211(718) 353-3212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Melissa Lai-ying Yip O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA LAI-YING YIP O.D. (NPI 1467694372) is an individual optometrist in Flushing, New York, licensed in New York (007382) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467694372

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA LAI-YING YIPCredential: O.D.

Location Address14008 SANFORD AVE STE 1Flushing, NY 11355-2689

Mailing Address14008 Sanford Ave Ste 1Flushing, NY 11355-2689 · (718) 353-3211 · Fax (718) 353-3212

Phone(718) 353-3211

Fax(718) 353-3212

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2025

NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025

✔ NPI 1467694372 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 NY · 007382

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.

14008 SANFORD AVE STE 1, Flushing, NY 11355

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.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)

Dr. Melissa Lai-ying Yip O.d. 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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Yip reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ascend Vision Consultants LLC

Same address

Optometrist

14008 SANFORD AVE
Flushing, NY 11355

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment

NPI 1134012834 (718) 353-3211

Premier Vision Consultants, LLC

Same address

Clinic/Center

14008 SANFORD AVE, 1ST FLOOR
Flushing, NY 11355

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881971729 (917) 721-6751

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 11355 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

$153.13 typical visit price

range $67.00 – $201.98

Typical copayment $38.28 (range $16.75 – $50.49)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$82.96 typical visit price

range $21.62 – $163.52

Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)

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.

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 Yip's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Yip is 1467694372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2009.

Where is Melissa Yip located?

Melissa Yip practices at 14008 Sanford Ave Ste 1, Flushing, NY 11355. The listed phone number is (718) 353-3211.

What is Melissa Yip's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Yip enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Yip's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Yip reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ascend Vision Consultants LLC (Flushing, NY) and Premier Vision Consultants, LLC (Flushing, NY). Each 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 Yip's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Yip accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 9 other insurers list Melissa Yip 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 Yip was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.