Stephanie Melzer, O.D.
NPI 1518219856 · Optometrist · Denver, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephanie Melzer, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Denver, CO (NPI 1518219856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518219856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0003185 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
126 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 54 | $130 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 22 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 20 | $58 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 17 | $154 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $94 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$154 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 94 | 25 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 67 | 27 |
| Cyclosporine | 31 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 19 | 11 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 16 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$212 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-10
- Last updated
- 2015-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephanie Melzer's NPI number?
- Stephanie Melzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518219856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephanie Melzer's specialty?
- Stephanie Melzer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Stephanie Melzer located?
- Stephanie Melzer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1666 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210-2853.
- What is Stephanie Melzer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephanie Melzer is (303) 320-1777.
- Does Stephanie Melzer accept Medicare?
- Stephanie Melzer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephanie Melzer's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephanie Melzer's NPI (1518219856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.