MELICHER, P.C. — NPI 1629254867 (Licensed & Credentialed Eye and Vision Service Providers

CMS-1500 Box 24J / 33a • NPI

1629254867

Type 2 Organization (Box 32a/33a)

HIPAA NUCC Taxonomy • CMS Code

152W00000X (CMS 41)

Licensed & Credentialed Eye and Vision Service Providers — Optometrist

Box 32 Service Location & ZIP+4

5465 MOUNTAIN IRON DR, SUITE 700, VIRGINIA, MN, 55792-3372

✓ 9-Digit EDI 837 ZIP+4 (55792-3372)

Practice Phone & Referral Fax

(218) 741-3000

Fax: (218) 741-0800

✓ HHS OIG LEIE Sanction Screening — VERIFIED CLEAR: NPI 1629254867 (MELICHER, P.C.) has 0 active federal exclusions across all 84,224 HHS OIG LEIE sanction records (Database Verified: 2026-11-11).

CMS Medicare Order & Referring PECOS Eligibility

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Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	`1629254867` (NPI-2 Organization / Facility)
Provider / Legal Name	MELICHER, P.C.
Plain-English Specialty	Licensed & Credentialed Eye and Vision Service Providers — Optometrist NUCC Code: `152W00000X` (Optometrist)
Certifying / Licensing Body	State Medical / Healthcare Licensing Board & National Specialty Board
Practice Location Address	5465 MOUNTAIN IRON DR, SUITE 700, VIRGINIA, MN, 55792-3372
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: (218) 741-3000 \| Fax: (218) 741-0800
Administrative Mailing Address	4369 OLAUGHLIN DR, EVELETH, MN, 55734-4029
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2008-01-17 \| CMS Record Updated: 2012-02-10
Authorized Official	JEFFREY MELICHER (President)

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

5465 MOUNTAIN IRON DR, SUITE 700, VIRGINIA, MN, 55792-3372

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Plain-English Taxonomy & CMS Crosswalk (152W00000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 152W00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 152W00000X translates to:
"Licensed & Credentialed Eye and Vision Service Providers — Optometrist"

CMS-1500 Medicare Specialty Crosswalk: CMS Code 41 (Optometry)
Certifying / Accrediting Authority: State Medical / Healthcare Licensing Board & National Specialty Board
Clinical Scope: Consult a verified Optometrist for specialized diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and continuity of care.

Specialty Clinical Procedures & Therapeutic Classes

Standard Scope of Care (MELICHER, P.C.)

Typical CPT / Diagnostic Procedures:

Comprehensive Outpatient & Inpatient Clinical Evaluation (CPT 99202–99215)
Diagnostic Workup, Laboratory Ordering & Evidence-Based Care Coordination
Preventive Screening, Patient Counseling & Multidisciplinary Referral

Common Therapeutic Classes:

Evidence-Based Specialty Pharmacotherapy & Preventive Regimens (CMS Part D Standard)

All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`156FX1800X` — Technician/Technologist, Optician Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Eye & Vision Service Providers — Technician — Technologist, Optician	State: N/A \| License: `Verified` \| Primary: Secondary
`152W00000X` — Optometrist Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Eye and Vision Service Providers — Optometrist	State: MN \| License: `MN 2409` \| Primary: Yes (Primary)

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