Melanie Chwalek, OD
NPI 1275150096 · Optometrist · Hoover, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Chwalek, OD is a Optometrist provider in Hoover, AL (NPI 1275150096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275150096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S-E59-TA-B86 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
373 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 96 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 77 | $51 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 58 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $116 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 34 | $113 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 204 | 52 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 83 | 73 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 73 | 66 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 54 | 12 |
| Ofloxacin | 33 | 33 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 29 | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$431 across 12 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
- 2020-06-26
- Last updated
- 2025-10-15
- Certified
- 2025-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Chwalek's NPI number?
- Melanie Chwalek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275150096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Chwalek's specialty?
- Melanie Chwalek is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melanie Chwalek located?
- Melanie Chwalek's practice location on file with NPPES is 3053 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244-1028.
- What is Melanie Chwalek's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Chwalek is (205) 982-1797.
- Does Melanie Chwalek accept Medicare?
- Melanie Chwalek is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Chwalek's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Chwalek's NPI (1275150096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.