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Active NPI 1699295840 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Tom-Kun , OD

Optometrist • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Tom-Kun, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2017, Dr. Tom-Kun delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 450 WASHINGTON ST.

Dr. Tom-Kun is affiliated with Lickteig Family Eyecare Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

450 Washington St

Boston, MA 021111312

Telephone 6179888136
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Luxottica Of America Inc. Facility NPI 1982151403

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Boston, MA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -7.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
220 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
12.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tom-Kun (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 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
92250 Photography of the retina
60 58 $80.00 $41.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
57 57 $150.00 $140.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $180.00 $165.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
21 17 $90.00 $88.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 5215

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

Lickteig Family Eyecare Pc

870 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA 020266806

Phone: 7813280067

Secondary Practice Locations

100 Jersey St Apt 501

Boston, MA 022154829

Phone: 7814608812

63 Station Lndg

Medford, MA 021555192

Phone: 7813935367

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Monica Miller

Optometrist

NPI 1306485255

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 28, 2018

Registered at 450 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA 021111312 (Tel: 6179888136)

NPI Profile Active January 25, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 25, 2018

Registered at 870 PROVIDENCE HWY, DEDHAM, MA 020266806

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Updated Practice Location January 25, 2018

Registered at 63 STATION LNDG, MEDFORD, MA 021555192 (Tel: 7813935367)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 25, 2018

Recorded as MELISSA TOM-KUN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 25, 2018

Optometrist (License #5215 in MA)

NPI Profile Active June 20, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2017

Registered at 63 STATION LNDG, MEDFORD, MA 021555192 (Tel: 7813935367)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2017

Registered at 100 JERSEY ST APT 501, BOSTON, MA 022154829

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 20, 2017

Recorded as MELISSA TOM-KUN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2017

Optometrist (License #5215 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699295840
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 20, 2017
Last Update: March 28, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

870 Providence Hwy

Dedham, MA 020266806

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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