Melissa Neal, M.D.
NPI 1245282524 · Ophthalmology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Neal, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1245282524).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245282524
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35-82944 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
88 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 37 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $121 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 25 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$121 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 53 | 15 |
| Cyclosporine | 38 | 12 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 32 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 31 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartratebrand: Alphagan P | 24 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 19 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$219 across 4 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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2011-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Neal's NPI number?
- Melissa Neal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245282524, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Neal's specialty?
- Melissa Neal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Neal located?
- Melissa Neal's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222-2210.
- What is Melissa Neal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Neal is (716) 462-5437.
- Does Melissa Neal accept Medicare?
- Melissa Neal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Neal's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Neal's NPI (1245282524) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.