Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Paul R Melicher, O.D.
Optometrist in Fargo, ND · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1174611438
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Paul R Melicher
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 100 4th St S Ste 612, Fargo, ND, 58103
Phone (701) 235-0561
Fax (701) 235-0330
Enumeration date Oct 11, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Dec 12, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60346 | Medicaid | ND | - |
| 2M311ME | Other | MN | BLUE SHIELD |
| 800428 | Other | ND | VISION SERVICES |
| 11481 | Other | ND | BLUE SHIELD |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Paul Melicher?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Paul Melicher is 1174611438, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Paul Melicher practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Fargo, ND. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Other providers at this practice address
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-12-12.