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DR. MELVIN KALMENSON O.D.
NPI 1689671778
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since July 05, 2005
453 MOTHER GASTON BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY 11212(718) 342-2699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Melvin Kalmenson O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELVIN KALMENSON O.D. (NPI 1689671778) is an individual optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (VUT87415) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689671778
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN KALMENSONCredential: O.D.
Location Address453 MOTHER GASTON BLVDBrooklyn, NY 11212-7617
Mailing Address4 Maple Dr, Apt 3gGreat Neck, NY 11021-2001 · (516) 487-7179
Phone(718) 342-2699
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 2008
✔ NPI 1689671778 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 NY · VUT87415
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.
453 MOTHER GASTON BLVD, Brooklyn, NY 11212
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINT81415NY
Medicare NSC0293700001NY
Medicare PINC95251NY
Medicaid112327142NY

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS ALBERTO MENDOZA D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
453 MOTHER GASTON BLVD
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (718) 342-3266

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What is Melvin Kalmenson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Kalmenson is 1689671778. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2005.

Where is Melvin Kalmenson located?

Melvin Kalmenson practices at 453 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The listed phone number is (718) 342-2699.

What is Melvin Kalmenson's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Kalmenson was last updated on April 30, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.