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DR. MELVIN ROY BERMAN OD
NPI 1982699856
Optometrist in Raleigh, NC

Active since September 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1601 E MILLBROOK RD, RALEIGH, NC 27609(919) 872-2020(919) 872-3207 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Melvin Roy Berman Od NPPES

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

DR. MELVIN ROY BERMAN OD (NPI 1982699856) is an individual optometrist in Raleigh, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0862) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982699856
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN ROY BERMANCredential: OD
Location Address1601 E MILLBROOK RDRaleigh, NC 27609-4908
Mailing Address1601 E Millbrook RdRaleigh, NC 27609-4908 · (919) 872-2020 · Fax (919) 872-3207
Phone(919) 872-2020
Fax(919) 872-3207
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1982699856 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 NC · 0862
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.
1601 E MILLBROOK RD, Raleigh, NC 27609
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINT64855
Medicaid8909066NC
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified246310NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melvin Roy Berman Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1254464464
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100809000163
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
35 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27609 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

MELVYN ROY BERMAN, O.D., P.A
Optometrist
1601 E MILLBROOK RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Wake County (919) 872-2020

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 Melvin Berman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Berman is 1982699856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2005.

Where is Melvin Berman located?

Melvin Berman practices at 1601 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609. The listed phone number is (919) 872-2020.

What is Melvin Berman's specialty?

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

Is Melvin Berman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Berman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melvin Berman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 8 other insurers list Melvin Berman 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 Melvin Berman was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.