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Active NPI 1083448625 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Vedette Chan , OD

Optometrist • Cullman, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Chan, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cullman, AL. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2024, Dr. Chan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 320 BROADWAY DR SW.

Dr. Chan is affiliated with Marx Optical Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

320 Broadway Dr Sw

Cullman, AL 350555348

Telephone 2567750499
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Marx Optical Facility NPI 1447394002

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cullman, AL

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -21.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Cullman, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chan (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Cullman Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-03
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-F42-TA-D39

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Marx Optical Inc

2620 Centron Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 356032500

Phone: 2563506655

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1316088313

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2026

Registered at 6275 UNIVERSITY DR NW STE 37-457, HUNTSVILLE, AL 358061776

NPI Profile Active August 27, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2024

Registered at 320 BROADWAY DR SW, CULLMAN, AL 350555348 (Tel: 2567750499)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 27, 2024

Registered at 120 HUSTON CT, HUNTSVILLE, AL 358064254 (Tel: 2513212032)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 27, 2024

Recorded as MELISSA CHAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 27, 2024

Optometrist (License #S-F42-TA-D39 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 27, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083448625
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 27, 2024
Last Update: April 03, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

6275 University Dr Nw Ste 37-457

Huntsville, AL 358061776

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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