Melanie M Akau, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Aurora, CO

Melanie M Akau, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Aurora, Colorado. She went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice University Physicians Incorporated and her current practice location is 1675 Aurora Ct, Aurora, Colorado. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (720) 848-2020.

Melanie M Akau is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 3307) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1699020735.

Contact Information

Melanie M Akau, OD
1675 Aurora Ct,
Aurora, CO 80045-2517
(720) 848-2020
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelanie M Akau
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience12 Years
Location1675 Aurora Ct, Aurora, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melanie M Akau attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699020735
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/16/2012
  • Last Update Date: 05/07/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002045705
  • Enrollment ID: I20170925002652

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melanie M Akau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699020735NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3307 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Colorado Hospital AuthorityAurora, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Physicians Incorporated34764656672657

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameUniversity Physicians Incorporated
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962461889
PECOS PAC ID: 3476465667
Enrollment ID: O20031105000375

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melanie M Akau, OD
1675 Aurora Ct,
Aurora, CO 80045-2517

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Melanie M Akau, OD
1675 Aurora Ct,
Aurora, CO 80045-2517

Ph: (720) 848-2020

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