DR. MELISSA BINDER O.D.
NPI 1588648489
Optometrist in Columbia, SC

Active since December 04, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2000 HAMPTON ST, SUITE 3145, COLUMBIA, SC 29204(803) 888-1692 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa Binder O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA BINDER O.D. (NPI 1588648489) is an individual optometrist in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1318) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588648489
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA BINDERCredential: O.D.
Location Address2000 HAMPTON ST, SUITE 3145Columbia, SC 29204-1002
Mailing Address16 Walden Place CtElgin, SC 29045-8208 · (803) 840-7632
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 2017
✔ NPI 1588648489 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 SC · 1318
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.
2000 HAMPTON ST, Columbia, SC 29204

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PINAA05958058SC
OtherP00238207SC · Railroad Medicare
Medicare UPINV01150SC
MedicaidD13180SC

Accepted 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 Binder 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

2

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

Skilled Nursing Facility
2200 HARDEN ST
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 133 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
612 SAINT ANDREWS RD STE 12
Columbia, SC 29210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29204 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 20

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

Registered Nurse
2000 HAMPTON ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Registered Nurse
2000 HAMPTON ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
2000 HAMPTON ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Registered Nurse
2000 HAMPTON ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
2000 HAMPTON ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Registered Nurse
2000 HAMPTON ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
2000 HAMPTON ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Registered Nurse (Maternal Newborn)
2000 HAMPTON ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

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 Binder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Binder is 1588648489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2005.

Where is Melissa Binder located?

Melissa Binder practices at 2000 Hampton St Suite 3145, Columbia, SC 29204. The listed phone number is (803) 888-1692.

What is Melissa Binder's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Binder enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Binder's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Binder reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: South Carolina Dept Of Mental Health Accounting Office (Columbia, SC) and Focus Eye Care Center, PC (Columbia, SC). 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 Binder's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Binder accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 11 other insurers list Melissa Binder 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 Binder was last updated on April 4, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.