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MELISSA NGUYEN OD
NPI 1891397527
Optometrist in New Orleans, LA

Active since November 09, 2020PECOS Enrolled
5467 SAINT CLAUDE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117(504) 881-5550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melissa Nguyen Od NPPES

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

MELISSA NGUYEN OD (NPI 1891397527) is an individual optometrist in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Texas (10141) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891397527
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA NGUYENCredential: OD
Location Address5467 SAINT CLAUDE AVENew Orleans, LA 70117-3309
Mailing Address5467 Saint Claude AveNew Orleans, LA 70117-3309 · (504) 881-5550
Phone(504) 881-5550
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2020
✔ NPI 1891397527 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 TX · 10141
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.
5467 SAINT CLAUDE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70117
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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 (PECOS)

Melissa Nguyen 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 70117 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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 Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Nguyen is 1891397527. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2020.

Where is Melissa Nguyen located?

Melissa Nguyen practices at 5467 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117. The listed phone number is (504) 881-5550.

What is Melissa Nguyen's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Nguyen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 7 other insurers list Melissa Nguyen 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 Nguyen was last updated on November 9, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.