SAMYUKTHA R. MELACHURI M.D. – NPI #1114663879
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

SAMYUKTHA MELACHURI is an ophthalmologist located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114663879 to SAMYUKTHA MELACHURI on May 06, 2022. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 26, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SAMYUKTHA MELACHURI below.

NPI Profile for
SAMYUKTHA R. MELACHURI

NPI Number
1114663879
Enumeration Date

(more than 4 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SAMYUKTHA R. MELACHURI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
490 ILLINOIS STREET
5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 353-2020 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1400 Locust Street
Suite 3103 Attention: Natalie Susany
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 232-7219
Mailing address
3600 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213-3410
Phone: (412) 647-5815 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 26, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
CA A207135
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PA

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2022
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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