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DR. FOUAD MELAMED O.D.
NPI 1649434572
Optometrist in Los Angeles, CA

Active since July 10, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8213 BEVERLY BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048(323) 655-6582(323) 655-6473 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Fouad Melamed O.d. NPPES

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

DR. FOUAD MELAMED O.D. (NPI 1649434572) is an individual optometrist in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (13527) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649434572
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FOUAD MELAMEDCredential: O.D.
Location Address8213 BEVERLY BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90048-4505
Mailing Address8213 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90048-4505 · (323) 655-6582
Phone(323) 655-6582
Fax(323) 655-6473
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 2011
✔ NPI 1649434572 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 CA · 13527
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.
8213 BEVERLY BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINAQ318TCA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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. Fouad Melamed 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 ID749348514
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081022000695
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 90048 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 2

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

MELAMED EYE CARE, INC.
Optometrist
8213 BEVERLY BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (323) 655-6582
KOZUR IRENE VAZAGOV O.D
Optometrist
8213 BEVERLY BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (323) 655-6582

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 Fouad Melamed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fouad Melamed is 1649434572. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2008.

Where is Fouad Melamed located?

Fouad Melamed practices at 8213 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (323) 655-6582.

What is Fouad Melamed's specialty?

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

Is Fouad Melamed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fouad Melamed 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 Fouad Melamed accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Fouad Melamed 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 Fouad Melamed was last updated on May 12, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.