Melanie Vardeman, O.D.
NPI 1669589081 · Optometrist · Nacogdoches, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Vardeman, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Nacogdoches, TX (NPI 1669589081).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669589081
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5757TG (TX)
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
19 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
845 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 246 | $84 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 239 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $84 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 74 | $119 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 37 | $38 |
| New Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92002 | 35 | $80 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 160 | 34 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 46 | 26 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 28 | 28 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 26 | 14 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 23 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 21 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$194 across 4 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
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2011-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Vardeman's NPI number?
- Melanie Vardeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669589081, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Vardeman's specialty?
- Melanie Vardeman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melanie Vardeman located?
- Melanie Vardeman's practice location on file with NPPES is 4729 Ne Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1607.
- What is Melanie Vardeman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Vardeman is (936) 564-2634.
- Does Melanie Vardeman accept Medicare?
- Melanie Vardeman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Vardeman's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Vardeman's NPI (1669589081) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.