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Active NPI 1861708950 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Carcano , OD

Optometrist • Katy, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Carcano, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Katy, TX. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Carcano delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 20220 KATY FWY STE D.

Dr. Carcano is affiliated with Elite Vision Care Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20220 Katy Fwy Ste D

Katy, TX 774497732

Telephone 2814926262
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sebec Corporation Facility NPI 1629874581

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Katy, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs +2.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.6 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
85 Specialists

Practicing in Katy, TX (5156 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. Carcano (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Katy Specialty Average (13.6 Years) 13.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 7547TG

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

Elite Vision Care Pllc

1615 W League City Pkwy, League City, TX 775737458

Phone: 2815547080

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1194151969

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1427184753

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 26, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 26, 2010

Registered at 20220 KATY FWY STE D, KATY, TX 774497732 (Tel: 2814926262)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2010

Registered at 6301 ALMEDA RD APT 125, HOUSTON, TX 770211056

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 26, 2010

Recorded as MELISSA CARCANO, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 26, 2010

Optometrist (License #7547TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 26, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861708950
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 26, 2010
Last Update: August 26, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

6301 Almeda Rd Apt 125

Houston, TX 770211056

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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