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Active NPI 1356906317 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melanie Kovacs , OD

Optometrist • Evanston, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melanie Kovacs, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Evanston, IL. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2019, Dr. Kovacs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 CENTRAL ST.

Dr. Kovacs is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of Illinois Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2000 Central St

Evanston, IL 602012218

Telephone 8478640300
Fax 8447699769
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Evanston, IL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -12.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Evanston, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
25.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kovacs (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Evanston Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
30 27 $175.00 $131.90
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $175.00 $127.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
12 12 $125.00 $93.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-30
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046011316

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

Myeyedr Optometry Of Illinois Llc

2000 Central St, Evanston, IL 602012218

Phone: 8478640300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1326153032

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1699511279

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 30, 2021

Registered at 2000 CENTRAL ST, EVANSTON, IL 602012218 (Tel: 8478640300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 25, 2020

Registered at 1950 OLD GALLOWS RD STE 520, VIENNA, VA 221823970 (Tel: 7038478899)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 25, 2020

Optometrist (License #046011316 in IL)

NPI Profile Active May 06, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 06, 2019

Registered at 1248 WATERBURY RD, STOWE, VT 056724658 (Tel: 8022536322)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 06, 2019

Registered at 341 SPRINGSIDE LN, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 600891650 (Tel: 8477082528)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 06, 2019

Recorded as MELANIE KOVACS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 06, 2019

Optometrist (License #PENDING in VT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 06, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356906317
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 06, 2019
Last Update: December 30, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520

Vienna, VA 221823970

Phone: 7038478899

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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