Katherine Mehalik, OD
NPI 1851938039 · Optometrist · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Mehalik, OD is a Optometrist provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1851938039).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851938039
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OEG003590 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
122 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 | 72 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $86 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 16 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 11 | $53 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$140 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 111 | 40 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 56 | 32 |
| Timolol Maleate | 28 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 25 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 23 | — |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 18 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 17 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$312 across 17 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
- 2019-12-05
- Last updated
- 2021-09-28
- Certified
- 2021-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Mehalik's NPI number?
- Katherine Mehalik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851938039, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Mehalik's specialty?
- Katherine Mehalik is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Katherine Mehalik located?
- Katherine Mehalik's practice location on file with NPPES is 5301 Grove Rd Ste B5301, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-1691.
- What is Katherine Mehalik's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Mehalik is (412) 884-2020.
- Does Katherine Mehalik accept Medicare?
- Katherine Mehalik is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Mehalik's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Mehalik's NPI (1851938039) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.