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Active NPI 1316265259 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Ann Simon , MD

Ophthalmology • Providence, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Simon, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Providence, RI. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2009, Dr. Simon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 HOPPIN ST STE 202.

Dr. Simon is affiliated with Lifespan Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, established 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

1 Hoppin St Ste 202

Providence, RI 029034141

Telephone 4014446551

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Providence, RI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -12.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.9 Yrs
State Avg: 33.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Providence, RI (92 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simon (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Providence Specialty Average (29.9 Years) 29.9 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
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
24 20 $214.00 $62.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
21 15 $260.00 $115.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-13
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License RI 14710

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OR 161664

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lifespan Physician Group Inc

1 Hoppin St, Providence, RI 029034141

Phone: 4014446551

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 13, 2023

Registered at 1 HOPPIN ST STE 202, PROVIDENCE, RI 029034141 (Tel: 4014446551)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #161664 in OR)

NPI Profile Active January 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2017

Registered at 2 DUDLEY ST STE 505, PROVIDENCE, RI 029053249 (Tel: 4014447008)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 04, 2017

Registered at 2 DUDLEY ST STE 505, PROVIDENCE, RI 029053249 (Tel: 4014447008)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 04, 2017

Recorded as MELISSA SIMON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 04, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #14710 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316265259
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 16, 2010
Last Update: September 13, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2 Dudley St Ste 505

Providence, RI 029053249

Phone: 4014447008

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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