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Active NPI 1497728307 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa L Rice , OD

Optometrist • Cincinnati, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Rice, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cincinnati, OH. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1999, Dr. Rice delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3333 BURNET AVE.

Dr. Rice is affiliated with Children'S Hospital Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3333 Burnet Ave
Ml 4008

Cincinnati, OH 452293026

Telephone 5136364751
Fax 5136367911
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cincinnati, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +7.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
172 Specialists

Practicing in Cincinnati, OH (2535 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. Rice (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Cincinnati Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH OPT.6250-THER

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
355463500 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452293026

Phone: 5136364200

Children's Hospital Medical Center

2765 Chapel Pl, Crestview Hills, KY 410173413

Phone: 8593445390

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

15 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1316983505

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1346241403

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 November 01, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 01, 2013

Registered at 3333 BURNET AVE, ML 4008, CINCINNATI, OH 452293026 (Tel: 5136364751)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 01, 2013

Registered at 3333 BURNET AVE, ML 4008, CINCINNATI, OH 452293026 (Tel: 5136364751)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 01, 2013

Recorded as MELISSA RICE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 01, 2013

Optometrist (License #OPT.6250-THER in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497728307
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 10, 2006
Last Update: November 01, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3333 Burnet Ave, Ml 4008

Cincinnati, OH 452293026

Phone: 5136364751

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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