Melinda Cano-Howes, OD
NPI 1881650547 · Optometrist · Los Lunas, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Cano-Howes, OD is a Optometrist provider in Los Lunas, NM (NPI 1881650547).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881650547
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 514 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
318 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 | 93 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $121 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 49 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $86 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 20 | $58 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 20 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 377 | 69 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 56 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 47 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 43 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 42 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 40 | 13 |
| Cyclosporine | 24 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-21
- Last updated
- 2013-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Cano-Howes's NPI number?
- Melinda Cano-Howes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881650547, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Cano-Howes's specialty?
- Melinda Cano-Howes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melinda Cano-Howes located?
- Melinda Cano-Howes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1603 Main Street, Sw, Los Lunas, NM 87031.
- What is Melinda Cano-Howes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Cano-Howes is (505) 865-6100.
- Does Melinda Cano-Howes accept Medicare?
- Melinda Cano-Howes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Cano-Howes's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Cano-Howes's NPI (1881650547) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.