DR. DEREK JOSEPH MELTON O.D.
NPI 1922058429
Optometrist in Fort Defiance, AZ

Q: What is Derek Melton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Melton is 1922058429. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Q: What is Derek Melton's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Melton was last updated on February 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since May 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled

65.74/100

CMS Quality Rating

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504(928) 729-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Derek Joseph Melton O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DEREK JOSEPH MELTON O.D. (NPI 1922058429) is an individual optometrist in Fort Defiance, Arizona, licensed in Missouri (MO2004006937) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922058429

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DEREK JOSEPH MELTONCredential: O.D.

Location AddressCORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7Fort Defiance, AZ 86504

Mailing AddressPo Box 649Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0649 · (928) 729-8000

Phone(928) 729-8000

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 2026

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2026

✔ NPI 1922058429 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · MO2004006937

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.

Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 128991 (IA), 2004006937 (MO)

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid317617207MO

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. Derek Joseph Melton O.d. 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 86504 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

65.74/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

67.52

Improvement Activities

Cost

42.43

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.

DR. ROMULO LAURETA PARUNGAO M.D.

Emergency Medicine

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Apache County (928) 729-8600

JAY S GUIKEMA FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Apache County (928) 729-8000

MARIBEL PASTRAN RD, CD

Dietitian, Registered

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Apache County (928) 729-8000

PONY NANCY SOKIRI PA-C

Physician Assistant

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Apache County (928) 729-8000

SARAH R WILLIAMS PT

Physical Therapist

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Apache County (928) 729-8000

JOHN NORBERT

Family Medicine

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Apache County (928) 729-8000

DR. LINDA BROWN TRUDEL MD

Family Medicine

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Apache County (928) 729-8000

DR. SAMMIE MICHEAL BIA III PHARMD.

Pharmacist

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Apache County (928) 729-8000

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 Derek Melton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Melton is 1922058429. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Derek Melton located?

Derek Melton practices at Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504. The listed phone number is (928) 729-8000.

What is Derek Melton's specialty?

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

Is Derek Melton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Melton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Melton was last updated on February 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.