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MELZER & BRECKENRIDGE PC
NPI 1578635785
Optometrist in Portland, OR

Active since November 14, 2006CLIA 38D2120191 · Waiver
13140 NE HALSEY ST, PORTLAND, OR 97230(503) 253-7278(503) 253-0279 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Melzer & Breckenridge Pc NPPES

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

MELZER & BRECKENRIDGE PC (NPI 1578635785) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Portland, Oregon and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 11, 2026 and lists Douglas C. Melzer, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578635785
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameMELZER & BRECKENRIDGE PC
Location Address13140 NE HALSEY STPortland, OR 97230-2350
Mailing Address13140 Ne Halsey StPortland, OR 97230-2350 · (503) 253-7278 · Fax (503) 253-0279
Phone(503) 253-7278
Fax(503) 253-0279
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDouglas C. MelzerOwner · (503) 253-7278
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2011
✔ NPI 1578635785 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 OR · 402569
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.
13140 NE HALSEY ST, Portland, OR 97230
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid020201OR
Medicare PIN0000WCNBDOR
Medicare NSC0545310001OR

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 38D2120191

Melzer & Breckenridge PC · Portland, OR
Active · expires Oct 11, 2026
CLIA Number38D2120191
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 12, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 11, 2026
Laboratory DirectorBruce F Breckenridge Od
Laboratory Phone(503) 253-7278
Laboratory LocationMelzer & Breckenridge PC13140 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97230
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Walt Melzer & Breckenridge carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Walt Melzer & Breckenridge

DMEPOS supplier · Portland, OROperated by Melzer & Breckenridge PC
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Walt Melzer & Breckenridge agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20656637
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998
Supplier Location13140 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97230
Phone(503) 253-7278
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. DOUGLAS CARL MELZER O.D.
Optometrist
13140 NE HALSEY ST
PORTLAND, OR 97230
Multnomah County (503) 253-7278
DR. BRUCE FRANKLIN BRECKENRIDGE OD
Optometrist
13140 NE HALSEY ST
PORTLAND, OR 97230
Multnomah County (503) 253-7278

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 Melzer & Breckenridge PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melzer & Breckenridge PC is 1578635785. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2006.

Where is Melzer & Breckenridge PC located?

Melzer & Breckenridge PC is located at 13140 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97230. The listed phone number is (503) 253-7278.

What is Melzer & Breckenridge PC's specialty?

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

Does Melzer & Breckenridge PC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Walt Melzer & Breckenridge accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Melzer & Breckenridge PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 38D2120191) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 11, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Melzer & Breckenridge PC accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Melzer & Breckenridge PC 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 Melzer & Breckenridge PC was last updated on January 10, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.