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Optometry

Melissa K. Downs, OD

Sees patients in Rochester, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Melissa K. Downs, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Rochester, MN. NPI 1952385445. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melissa K. Downs, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
Ohio State University - College Of OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Rochester Family Eye Clinic LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Melissa K. Downs see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Rochester, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Melissa K. Downs's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Melissa K. Downs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa K. Downs accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Melissa K. Downs?
(507) 288-2457, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Melissa K. Downs's NPI number?
1952385445. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melissa K. Downs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melissa K. Downs as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Rochester Family Eye Clinic LLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, MN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolOhio State University - College Of Optometry
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952385445
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians