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MELISSA KONTOS OD
NPI 1891553244
Optometrist - Pediatrics in Richmond, VA

Active since March 11, 2024PECOS Enrolled
401 N 11TH ST, RICHMOND, VA 23219(804) 828-9315 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2025, Sep 6, 2024, Jun 17, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2024).

About Melissa Kontos Od NPPES

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

MELISSA KONTOS OD (NPI 1891553244) is an individual pediatrics provider in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0618003509) and active in the NPI registry since March 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891553244
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WP0200X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA KONTOSCredential: OD
Location Address401 N 11TH STRichmond, VA 23219-1901
Mailing Address401 N 11th StRichmond, VA 23219-1901
Phone(804) 828-9315
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMarch 11, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1891553244 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · PediatricsEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WP0200X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0618003509
Definition
Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X · License 3885 (TN)
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 3885 (TN)
401 N 11TH ST, Richmond, VA 23219
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232-0025 · Phone (615) 322-5000
Location 22311 Pierce AveNashville, TN 37232-0025 · Phone (615) 936-2020

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 Kontos Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7416490222
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250827000101
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 23219 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

KATHERINE M CZYSZCZON MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
401 N 11TH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
Richmond City (804) 828-4409
MARTIN HAUGSTAD DMD
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
401 N 11TH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
Richmond City (804) 828-0602
SCOTT M. STRAYER M.D.
Family Medicine
401 N 11TH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
Richmond City (804) 828-5883
NEIL BOES
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
401 N 11TH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
Richmond City (804) 828-0602
ASHLEY W. CARROLL MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
401 N 11TH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
Richmond City (804) 828-4409
MRS. SHERLY BLESSEY JACOB NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
401 N 11TH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
Richmond City (804) 628-4327
NADA BOUZAIENE DMD
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
401 N 11TH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
Richmond City (804) 828-0602
EDWARD HENRY SPRINGEL MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
401 N 11TH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
Richmond City (804) 828-4409

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 Kontos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kontos is 1891553244. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 11, 2024.

Where is Melissa Kontos located?

Melissa Kontos practices at 401 N 11th St, Richmond, VA 23219. The listed phone number is (804) 828-9315.

What is Melissa Kontos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 152WP0200X.

Is Melissa Kontos enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Kontos accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Melissa Kontos 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 Kontos was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.