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Active NPI 1730117136 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Hoercher , OD

Optometrist • Daphne, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Hoercher, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Daphne, AL. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Hoercher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7101 US HIGHWAY 90.

Dr. Hoercher is affiliated with Baldwin Eye Clinic One Hour Opticial and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7101 Us Highway 90
Suite 204

Daphne, AL 365269512

Telephone 2514109000
Fax 2514109200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Daphne, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +0.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.4 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Daphne, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
5.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hoercher (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Daphne Specialty Average (30.4 Years) 30.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
2,070 17 $1.43 $1.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
53 52 $120.00 $116.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
39 27 $75.00 $73.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
27 27 $154.73 $151.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
13 11 $44.51 $32.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S836TA370

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
009933584 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baldwin Eye Clinic One Hour Opticial

27900 N Main St, Daphne, AL 365267078

Phone: 2516211211

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1114151503

Doctor of Audiology

NPI 1801867486

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1902871874

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 02, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 02, 2013

Registered at 7101 US HIGHWAY 90, SUITE 204, DAPHNE, AL 365269512 (Tel: 2514109000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 02, 2013

Registered at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL 366062457 (Tel: 2514731900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 02, 2013

Recorded as MELISSA HOERCHER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 02, 2013

Optometrist (License #S836TA370 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730117136
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 28, 2006
Last Update: April 02, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2880 Dauphin St

Mobile, AL 366062457

Phone: 2514731900

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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