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- 1960 US Highway 70 Se, Hickory, NC 28602
About Dr. Kiser
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Melanie S. Kiser, O.D. practices in Hickory, NC. Melanie graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Melanie cared for 746 Medicare patients across 788 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and new patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1477696656 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 323-8833
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1960 US HIGHWAY 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
788 services · 746 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
30 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
347 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
229 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
102 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
44 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melanie S. Kiser's specialty?
Melanie S. Kiser is an optometrist in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Melanie S. Kiser?
Melanie S. Kiser is listed at 1960 US Highway 70 Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melanie S. Kiser?
The number on file is (828) 323-8833. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Melanie S. Kiser's NPI number?
Melanie S. Kiser's National Provider Identifier is 1477696656. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Melanie S. Kiser's education?
Melanie S. Kiser attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melanie S. Kiser been practicing?
Melanie S. Kiser has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melanie S. Kiser known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie S. Kiser performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melanie S. Kiser confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melanie S. Kiser. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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