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DR. MELISSA SCHNITZER OD
NPI 1801855515
Optometrist in Schenectady, NY

Active since March 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
441 BALLTOWN RD # B, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304(518) 346-6290(518) 346-6293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa Schnitzer Od NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA SCHNITZER OD (NPI 1801855515) is an individual optometrist in Schenectady, New York, licensed in New York (VUT0067861) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801855515
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA SCHNITZERCredential: OD
Location Address441 BALLTOWN RD # BSchenectady, NY 12304-2237
Mailing Address2921 Erie Blvd ESyracuse, NY 13224 · (315) 445-7465 · Fax (315) 445-7675
Phone(518) 346-6290
Fax(518) 346-6293
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1801855515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · VUT0067861✔ Licensed in NY · TUV006786
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.
441 BALLTOWN RD # B, Schenectady, NY 12304
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.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. Melissa Schnitzer 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12304 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 Melissa Schnitzer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Schnitzer is 1801855515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2006.

Where is Melissa Schnitzer located?

Melissa Schnitzer practices at 441 Balltown Rd # B, Schenectady, NY 12304. The listed phone number is (518) 346-6290.

What is Melissa Schnitzer's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Schnitzer enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Schnitzer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Melissa Schnitzer 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 Schnitzer was last updated on April 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.