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Melissa Plowmaker Carrasco, OD

Optometrist in Ephrata, PA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1487748992

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Melissa Plowmaker Carrasco

Credential OD

Sex Female

Practice address 890 E Main St, Ephrata, PA, 17522

Phone (717) 721-6686

Fax (717) 738-7735

Enumeration date Oct 2, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Aug 17, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License OEG000544 (PA) Primary

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
0017436550001	Medicaid	PA	-

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Melissa Carrasco is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-08-17.