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DR. MELVIN RICHARD CARLSON M.D.
NPI 1508853656
Ophthalmology in Seattle, WA

Active since October 04, 2005
2501 N 45TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103(206) 526-5222(206) 675-1460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Melvin Richard Carlson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELVIN RICHARD CARLSON M.D. (NPI 1508853656) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00014693) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508853656
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN RICHARD CARLSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address2501 N 45TH STSeattle, WA 98103-6909
Mailing Address2501 N 45th StSeattle, WA 98103-6909 · (206) 526-5222 · Fax (206) 675-1460
Phone(206) 526-5222
Fax(206) 675-1460
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1508853656 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00014693
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2501 N 45TH ST, Seattle, WA 98103
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1092600WA

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALEX ONO
Optometrist
2501 N 45TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98103
King County (206) 526-5222
DR. MATTHEW DAVID CARLSON O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatrics)
2501 N 45TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98103
King County (206) 526-5222
OPTICAL SOLUTIONS
Eyewear Supplier
2501 N 45TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98103
King County (206) 526-5060
MS. CHARLENE MARIE WALTON O.D.
Optometrist
2501 N 45TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98103
King County (206) 526-5222
DR. JOHN TRAN OD
Optometrist
2501 N 45TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98103
King County (206) 526-5222
DR. CURTIS ALLEN ONO O.D.
Optometrist
2501 N 45TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98103
King County (206) 526-5222
PUGET SOUND EYE CARE
Optometrist
2501 N 45TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98103
King County (206) 526-5222
ROGER A NIVA M.D.
Ophthalmology
2501 N 45TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98103
King County (206) 526-5222

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 Melvin Carlson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Carlson is 1508853656. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2005.

Where is Melvin Carlson located?

Melvin Carlson practices at 2501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103. The listed phone number is (206) 526-5222.

What is Melvin Carlson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Carlson 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 21 days 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.