Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Kennel, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Norfolk, NE

  • NPI 1013908656
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1130 S 13Th St Ste 200
Norfolk, NE 687015733
(402) 379-1434
fax (402) 374-9154

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 26, 2021
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Nebraska #1190 · Kansas #1728
Medicaid (3)
KS #200383330A · KS #200383330B · NE #SSN00

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013908656. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
202
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$16,739
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 78 78 $86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 54 54 $86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 27 16 $99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 20 $83
92134 Imaging of retina 20 18 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$234
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $130.59
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $103.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$234

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
31
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$959
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 31 13 $959

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melinda Kennel's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Kennel practices Optometrist in Norfolk, NE.
Where does Dr. Melinda Kennel practice?
Dr. Melinda Kennel practices at 1130 S 13Th St Ste 200, Norfolk, NE 687015733. Office phone: 4023791434.
What is Dr. Melinda Kennel's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Kennel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013908656, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Kennel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Kennel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Kennel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.