Provider Profile
Melissa S. Almarales, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Almarales
Based in Columbus, IN, Melissa S. Almarales, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Melissa graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 2005. Melissa is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 399 services to 356 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and new patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1598758393 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
- (812) 379-9893
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1130 WASHINGTON ST COLUMBUS
Columbus, IN 47201
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
399 services · 356 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
134 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
63 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
47 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
46 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
36 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
27 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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.
Other optometry specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 optometry specialists in Columbus 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Indiana University - School 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 IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Melissa S. Almarales specialize in?
Melissa S. Almarales is an optometry in Columbus, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Melissa S. Almarales located?
Melissa S. Almarales is listed at 1130 Washington St Columbus, Columbus, IN 47201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Melissa S. Almarales's phone number?
The number on file is (812) 379-9893. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa S. Almarales?
Melissa S. Almarales's National Provider Identifier is 1598758393. 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
Where did Melissa S. Almarales train?
Melissa S. Almarales attended Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa S. Almarales have?
Melissa S. Almarales has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Melissa S. Almarales do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa S. Almarales performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melissa S. Almarales's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa S. Almarales. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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