Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Kovacs, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Evanston, IL

  • NPI 1356906317
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2000 Central St
Evanston, IL 602012218
(847) 864-0300
fax (844) 769-9769
Mailing address
1950 Old Gallows RD Ste 520
Vienna, VA 221823970

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 30, 2021
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #046011316

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356906317. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
42
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,371
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 30 30 $131
92250 Photography of the retina 12 11 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Evanston Optometrist, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$288
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $125.00
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $111.37
CooperVision INC. 3 $51.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$288

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
25
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$336
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 13 0 $182
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 12 0 $154

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melanie Kovacs's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Kovacs practices Optometrist in Evanston, IL.
Where does Dr. Melanie Kovacs practice?
Dr. Melanie Kovacs practices at 2000 Central St, Evanston, IL 602012218. Office phone: 8478640300.
What is Dr. Melanie Kovacs's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Kovacs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356906317, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Kovacs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Kovacs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Kovacs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.