Melissa Thomas, O.D.
NPI 1982982187 · Optometrist · Lenoir City, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982982187
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2996 (TN)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
928 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 | 380 | $116 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 147 | $34 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 142 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 61 | $57 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 58 | $32 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 43 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 266 | 74 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 51 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 43 | 33 |
| Timolol Maleate | 38 | 11 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 35 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 33 | 13 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 20 | 16 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (6)
- 1798 Roane State HwyHarriman, TN 37748-8305Phone: (800) 500-4667Fax: (833) 448-2981
- 320 Cheshire DrKnoxville, TN 37919-5813Phone: (800) 500-4667
- 2145 Jacksboro PikeLafollette, TN 37766-3003Phone: (423) 562-1531Fax: (423) 562-1724
- 1639 W Morris BlvdMorristown, TN 37813-2832Phone: (800) 500-4667
- 1639 W Morris BlvdMorristown, TN 37813-2832Phone: (800) 500-4667
- 7714 Conner Rd Ste 102Powell, TN 37849-3559Phone: (800) 500-4667
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-22
- Last updated
- 2024-08-02
- Certified
- 2024-08-02
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.