PAUL R. MELICHER O.D. – NPI #1174611438
Optometrist
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
PAUL MELICHER is an optometrist located in FARGO, ND. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174611438 to PAUL MELICHER on October 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.
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NPI Profile for
PAUL R. MELICHER
(more than 19 years ago)
FARGO, ND 58103-1940 Phone: (701) 235-0561 Fax: (701) 235-0330
Identifiers for PAUL MELICHER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE SHIELD | MN | 2M311ME |
| OTHER | BLUE SHIELD | ND | 11481 |
| OTHER | VISION SERVICES | ND | 800428 |
| MEDICAID | ND | 60346 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 152W00000X - Optometrist (Primary) |
ND | 428 |
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