Melissa Sterling, O.D.
NPI 1861440349 · Optometrist · Greenville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Sterling, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Greenville, NC (NPI 1861440349).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861440349
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1883 (NC)
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
333 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 | 126 | $34 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 54 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $119 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 40 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $85 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 21 | $34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 101 | 37 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 42 | 26 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 25 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 22 | 11 |
| Timolol Maleate | 19 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 14 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$583 across 6 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
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2019-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Sterling's NPI number?
- Melissa Sterling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861440349, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Sterling's specialty?
- Melissa Sterling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melissa Sterling located?
- Melissa Sterling's practice location on file with NPPES is 499 Greenville Blvd Se, Greenville, NC 27858-6734.
- What is Melissa Sterling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Sterling is (252) 756-9404.
- Does Melissa Sterling accept Medicare?
- Melissa Sterling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Sterling's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Sterling's NPI (1861440349) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.