MELVIN K DEA M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1780630467
Ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since May 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1515 N VERMONT AVE, 7TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027(800) 954-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melvin K Dea M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

MELVIN K DEA M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1780630467) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A87461) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780630467
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMELVIN K DEACredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address1515 N VERMONT AVE, 7TH FLOORLos Angeles, CA 90027-5337
Mailing Address1515 N Vermont Ave, 7th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90027-5337
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2021
NPI 1780630467 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in CA · A87461
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1515 N VERMONT AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melvin K Dea M.d., Ph.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 ID244312486
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080128000404
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 90027 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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1515 N VERMONT AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Optometrist
1515 N VERMONT AVE, OPTOMETRY DEPARTMENT 6TH FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Pharmacist
1515 N VERMONT AVE, SUITE 237
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1515 N VERMONT AVE, 1ST FLOOR- PULMONARY DEPARTMENT
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Pharmacist
1515 N VERMONT AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Ophthalmology
1515 N VERMONT AVE, SUITE 7B
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Pharmacist
1515 N VERMONT AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
General Practice
1515 N VERMONT AVE, 5TH FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

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 Melvin Dea's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Dea is 1780630467. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2006.

Where is Melvin Dea located?

Melvin Dea practices at 1515 N Vermont Ave 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90027. The listed phone number is (800) 954-8000.

What is Melvin Dea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Melvin Dea enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Dea 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Dea was last updated on November 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.