Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle Essex, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Denver, CO

  • NPI 1528060795
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12075 E 45Th Ave, Ste 210
Denver, CO 802393122
(303) 371-2020
fax (303) 371-8022

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #2325

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528060795. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
22
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$747
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 22 20 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in this city , average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$143
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2 $89.55
CooperVision Inc. 1 $38.14
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $15.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$143

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michelle Essex's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Essex practices Optometrist in Denver, CO.
Where does Dr. Michelle Essex practice?
Dr. Michelle Essex practices at 12075 E 45Th Ave, Denver, CO 802393122. Office phone: 3033712020.
What is Dr. Michelle Essex's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Essex's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528060795, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Essex accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Michelle Essex does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Essex commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.