Mark Melamed, MD
NPI 1952362261 · Ophthalmology Physician · Hewlett, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Melamed, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Hewlett, NY (NPI 1952362261).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952362261
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 120483 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
6,313 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 1,687 | $30 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 1,557 | $17 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,535 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 378 | $101 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 165 | $164 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 164 | $45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 396 | 280 |
| Latanoprost | 359 | 70 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 161 | 103 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 126 | 93 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 88 | 67 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 87 | 68 |
| Timolol Maleate | 47 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-29
- Last updated
- 2012-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Melamed's NPI number?
- Mark Melamed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952362261, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Melamed's specialty?
- Mark Melamed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Melamed located?
- Mark Melamed's practice location on file with NPPES is 1175 West Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557-1913.
- What is Mark Melamed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Melamed is (516) 374-1122.
- Does Mark Melamed accept Medicare?
- Mark Melamed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Melamed's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Melamed's NPI (1952362261) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.