Provider Profile
Michelle L. Essex, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Essex
Michelle L. Essex, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Denver, CO. Michelle trained at Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Michelle provided 67 services to 65 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (303) 371-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12075 E 45TH AVE STE 210
Denver, CO 80239
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
67 services · 65 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | Less often than most 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 3
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 Denver 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern California 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 2002 at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Michelle L. Essex specialize in?
Michelle L. Essex is an optometrist in Denver, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Michelle L. Essex located?
Michelle L. Essex is listed at 12075 E 45Th Ave Ste 210, Denver, CO 80239. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michelle L. Essex's phone number?
The number on file is (303) 371-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michelle L. Essex?
Michelle L. Essex's National Provider Identifier is 1528060795. 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 Michelle L. Essex train?
Michelle L. Essex attended Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michelle L. Essex have?
Michelle L. Essex has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michelle L. Essex do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michelle L. Essex provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michelle L. Essex's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michelle L. Essex. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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