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DR. RICHARD THOMAS MELSTROM OD
NPI 1679559322
Optometrist in Cadillac, MI

Active since December 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
118 STIMSON ST, CADILLAC, MI 49601(231) 775-6031 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Thomas Melstrom Od NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD THOMAS MELSTROM OD (NPI 1679559322) is an individual optometrist in Cadillac, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4901002462) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679559322
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD THOMAS MELSTROMCredential: OD
Location Address118 STIMSON STCadillac, MI 49601-2238
Mailing Address118 Stimson St, Po Box 409Cadillac, MI 49601-2238 · (231) 775-6031
Phone(231) 775-6031
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 23, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 23, 2024
✔ NPI 1679559322 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 MI · 4901002462
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.
118 STIMSON ST, Cadillac, MI 49601
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5028837MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Providence Health Plan.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Thomas Melstrom Od 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.
44 services43 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
34 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49601 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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 Richard Melstrom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Melstrom is 1679559322. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2005.

Where is Richard Melstrom located?

Richard Melstrom practices at 118 Stimson St, Cadillac, MI 49601. The listed phone number is (231) 775-6031.

What is Richard Melstrom's specialty?

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

Is Richard Melstrom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Melstrom is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Melstrom accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Providence Health Plan list Richard Melstrom 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 Richard Melstrom was last updated on May 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.