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Active NPI 1770572703 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melanie G Rushing , OD

Optometrist • Nacogdoches, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melanie Rushing, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Nacogdoches, TX. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2002, Dr. Rushing delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3208 N UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Rushing is affiliated with Nacogdoches Eye Associates, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established 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

3208 N University Dr

Nacogdoches, TX 759652633

Telephone 9365647661
Fax 9365646622
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mark Lanier Od Pc Facility NPI 1235262163

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Nacogdoches, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +1.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.8 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Nacogdoches, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rushing (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Nacogdoches Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
277 236 $110.00 $84.30
92250 Photography of the retina
63 57 $90.00 $34.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
60 60 $149.00 $119.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
51 50 $90.00 $33.40
92134 Imaging of retina
42 41 $90.00 $37.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
32 31 $100.00 $59.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
31 16 $505.16 $95.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
21 21 $179.00 $141.31
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
20 20 $110.00 $80.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 06251TG

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
155101201 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State License
06251TG (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Nacogdoches Eye Associates, Pllc

3208 N University Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 759652634

Phone: 9365647661

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1164411195

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1356639009

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 May 23, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2011

Registered at 3208 N UNIVERSITY DR, NACOGDOCHES, TX 759652633 (Tel: 9365647661)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 632600, NACOGDOCHES, TX 759632600 (Tel: 9365647661)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 23, 2011

Recorded as MELANIE RUSHING, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2011

Optometrist (License #06251TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 21, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770572703
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 21, 2005
Last Update: May 23, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 632600

Nacogdoches, TX 759632600

Phone: 9365647661

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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