DR. RITA MARIE MESSING O.D.
NPI 1477611010
Optometrist in Bad Axe, MI
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
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Rita Messing reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Bad Axe, MI 48413
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Bad Axe, MI 48413
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
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 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.
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.
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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Rita Messing's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rita Messing reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Messing Family Eye Care PLLC (Bad Axe, MI) and (Bad Axe, MI). 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 Rita Messing's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Rita Messing accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 8 other insurers 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.
# Dr. Rita Marie Messing, O.D. · NPI 1477611010
Optometrist provider in Bad Axe, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 5, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1477611010 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** December 5, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **State license:** 4901004165 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1226 SAND BEACH RD, Bad Axe, MI 48413-8817
- **Phone:** (989) 269-6222 · **Fax:** (989) 269-4278
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Messing Family Eye Care PLLC (NPI 1821857244, Bad Axe, MI); (NPI 1225110554, Bad Axe, MI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Ferris State College - College Of Optometry, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 8, 2007
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1477611010) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.