Melissa Black, OD
NPI 1457301921 · Optometrist · Venice, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Black, OD is a Optometrist provider in Venice, FL (NPI 1457301921).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457301921
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPC3430 (FL)
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
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
1,698 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 577 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 422 | $88 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 260 | $35 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 144 | $60 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 78 | $38 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 63 | $142 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness |
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 | 630 | 118 |
| Timolol Maleate | 124 | 32 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 57 | 15 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 49 | 37 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 46 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 37 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$334 across 11 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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2012-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Black's NPI number?
- Melissa Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457301921, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Black's specialty?
- Melissa Black is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melissa Black located?
- Melissa Black's practice location on file with NPPES is 1435 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292-3074.
- What is Melissa Black's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Black is (941) 485-4868.
- Does Melissa Black accept Medicare?
- Melissa Black is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Black's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Black's NPI (1457301921) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.