Melanie Buttross, MD
NPI 1023086592 · Ophthalmology Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Buttross, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1023086592).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023086592
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0047865 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,350 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 1,498 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,257 | $144 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 486 | $102 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 239 | $53 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 230 | $187 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 223 | 66 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 59 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 59 | 24 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 42 | 37 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 21 | 19 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 21 | 17 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$471 across 19 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2019-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Buttross's NPI number?
- Melanie Buttross's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023086592, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Buttross's specialty?
- Melanie Buttross is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Buttross located?
- Melanie Buttross's practice location on file with NPPES is 4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016-4360.
- What is Melanie Buttross's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Buttross is (202) 686-6700.
- Does Melanie Buttross accept Medicare?
- Melanie Buttross is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Buttross's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Buttross's NPI (1023086592) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.