Dr. Derek J Melton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Derek J Melton, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Springfield, Missouri. He attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Derek J Melton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Heffington Optical Company Inc, Heffingtons House Of Vision Inc. Dr. Derek J Melton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (417) 869-3937 to request Dr. Derek J Melton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 640 W Chestnut St
Springfield, MO 65806-1016

Phone 1: (417) 869-3937
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Derek J Melton
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7315924081
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Optometry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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    Doctor of Optometry
    Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Derek J Melton attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1922058429
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Derek J Melton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Derek J Melton has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 26 years of experience.
  • Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
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    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.
  • Optometrist / Corneal and Contact Management
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    Corneal and Contact Management
    The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea’s ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.


Medical Group Practice

  • Heffington Optical Company Inc
  • Heffingtons House Of Vision Inc


Practice Locations

640 W Chestnut St
Springfield, MO 65806-1016
Phone: (417) 869-3937
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


1350 E Woodhurst Dr
Springfield, MO 65804-4281
Phone: (417) 882-3937
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, February 15, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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