Melissa Polk, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Monroe, LA

Melissa Polk, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Monroe, Louisiana. Her current practice location is 3000 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 807-2020.

Melissa Polk is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1969-915AT) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1992431597.

Contact Information

Melissa Polk, OD
3000 Forsythe Ave,
Monroe, LA 71201-3012
(318) 807-2020
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Polk
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location3000 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992431597
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2022
  • Last Update Date: 07/26/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426431917
  • Enrollment ID: I20220816002489

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Polk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992431597NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1969-915AT (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melissa Polk allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameWilliam D. Gordon, O.d. Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407054901
PECOS PAC ID: 0446209118
Enrollment ID: O20050120000097

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melissa Polk is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melissa Polk, OD
3000 Forsythe Ave,
Monroe, LA 71201-3012

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Melissa Polk, OD
3000 Forsythe Ave,
Monroe, LA 71201-3012

Ph: (318) 807-2020

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Optometrist in Monroe, LA

Dr. Robert Dale Cagnolatti, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1812 Roselawn Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: 318-387-9626    Fax: 318-325-9425
Dr. Elvis Surles, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2209 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: 318-387-5657    Fax: 318-325-8472
Dr. Joseph Carter Moss, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2209 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: 318-387-5657    Fax: 318-325-8472
Family Eye Care
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3000 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: 318-807-2020    Fax: 318-388-1868
Dr. Michael J Haynes, O. D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2808 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: 318-323-4994    Fax: 318-388-6913
Dr. William David Gordon, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3000 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: 318-325-9474    Fax: 318-388-1868
Justin Sasser, O.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4700 Millhave Road #1090, Monroe, LA 71203
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