DR. RITA MARIE MESSING O.D.
NPI 1477611010
Optometrist in Bad Axe, MI

Q: What is Rita Messing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Messing is 1477611010. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2006.

Q: What is Rita Messing'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 Rita Messing was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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 December 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1226 SAND BEACH RD, BAD AXE, MI 48413(989) 269-6222(989) 269-4278 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Rita Marie Messing O.d. NPPES

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

DR. RITA MARIE MESSING O.D. (NPI 1477611010) is an individual optometrist in Bad Axe, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4901004165) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ferris State College - College Of Optometry (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477611010

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RITA MARIE MESSINGCredential: O.D.

Location Address1226 SAND BEACH RDBad Axe, MI 48413-8817

Mailing Address1226 Sand Beach RdBad Axe, MI 48413-8817 · (989) 269-6222 · Fax (989) 269-4278

Phone(989) 269-6222

Fax(989) 269-4278

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSFerris State College - College Of OptometryGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1477611010 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 MI · 4901004165

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.

1226 SAND BEACH RD, Bad Axe, MI 48413

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rita Marie Messing O.d. 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 ID7416241443

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160812001975

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 48413 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

$126.15 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.68

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.07 typical visit price

range $17.09 – $135.40

Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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. KEITH J MESSING OD

Optometrist

1226 SAND BEACH RD
BAD AXE, MI 48413

Huron County (989) 269-6222

MESSING FAMILY EYE CARE PLLC

Optometrist

1226 SAND BEACH RD
BAD AXE, MI 48413

Huron County (989) 269-6222

DR. ASHLEY KERR-FRANZEL OD

Optometrist

1226 SAND BEACH RD
BAD AXE, MI 48413

Huron County (989) 269-6222

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 Rita Messing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Messing is 1477611010. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2006.

Where is Rita Messing located?

Rita Messing practices at 1226 Sand Beach Rd, Bad Axe, MI 48413. The listed phone number is (989) 269-6222.

What is Rita Messing's specialty?

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

Is Rita Messing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Messing 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 Rita Messing accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Priority Health and 1 other insurer list Rita Messing 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 Rita Messing was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.