Melissa Almarales, O.D.
NPI 1598758393 · Optometrist · Columbus, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Almarales, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Columbus, IN (NPI 1598758393).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598758393
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OD869 (HI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
399 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 134 | $133 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 63 | $42 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 47 | $158 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 46 | $38 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 36 | $69 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 27 | $37 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 54 | 18 |
| Timolol Maleate | 27 | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 17 | 11 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 14 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-26
- Last updated
- 2018-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Almarales's NPI number?
- Melissa Almarales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598758393, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Almarales's specialty?
- Melissa Almarales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melissa Almarales located?
- Melissa Almarales's practice location on file with NPPES is 1130 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201-5720.
- What is Melissa Almarales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Almarales is (812) 379-9893.
- Does Melissa Almarales accept Medicare?
- Melissa Almarales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Almarales's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Almarales's NPI (1598758393) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.