MELISSA HOWSE OD
NPI 1952009045
Optometrist in Altamonte Springs, FL

Q: What is Melissa Howse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Howse is 1952009045. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2023.

Q: What is Melissa Howse'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 Melissa Howse was last updated on March 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since February 20, 2023PECOS Enrolled

706 W STATE ROAD 436, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714(407) 774-1318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 21, 2023, Feb 20, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Melissa Howse Od NPPES

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

MELISSA HOWSE OD (NPI 1952009045) is an individual optometrist in Altamonte Springs, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC6210) and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952009045

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA HOWSECredential: OD

Location Address706 W STATE ROAD 436Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-3048

Mailing Address706 W State Road 436Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-3048

Phone(407) 774-1318

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2023

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2023

✔ NPI 1952009045 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 FL · OPC6210

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.

706 W STATE ROAD 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Howse 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Howse reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Global Care Optometry II PA

15 mi

Optometrist

741 N ALAFAYA TRL UNIT H01
Orlando, FL 32828

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
33 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1295545390 (407) 658-1693

Gulf Coast Optometry, PA

80 mi

Corneal and Contact Management

1725 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
Tampa, FL 33607

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
209 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083859409 (239) 800-1717

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32714 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

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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

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

THE LASIK VISION INSTITUTE LLC

Optometrist

706 W STATE ROAD 436, SUITE 1001
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714

Seminole County (407) 865-7700

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 Howse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Howse is 1952009045. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2023.

Where is Melissa Howse located?

Melissa Howse practices at 706 W State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. The listed phone number is (407) 774-1318.

What is Melissa Howse's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Howse enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Howse's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Howse reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Global Care Optometry II PA (Orlando, FL) and Gulf Coast Optometry, PA (Tampa, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melissa Howse's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Howse accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 8 other insurers list Melissa Howse 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 Howse was last updated on March 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.