Melanie Brown-Demichele, OD
NPI 1972615722 · Optometrist · Mountain Top, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Brown-Demichele, OD is a Optometrist provider in Mountain Top, PA (NPI 1972615722).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972615722
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OEG001035 (PA)
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
19 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
1,007 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 | 231 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 214 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 166 | $121 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 99 | $58 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 86 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 85 |
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 | 201 | 59 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 86 | 63 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 74 | 54 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 64 | 18 |
| Timolol Maleate | 28 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 24 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 23 | 15 |
| Lifitegrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$315 across 16 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2026-03-21
- Certified
- 2026-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Brown-Demichele's NPI number?
- Melanie Brown-Demichele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972615722, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Brown-Demichele's specialty?
- Melanie Brown-Demichele is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melanie Brown-Demichele located?
- Melanie Brown-Demichele's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 1/2 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707-1123.
- What is Melanie Brown-Demichele's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Brown-Demichele is (570) 403-1341.
- Does Melanie Brown-Demichele accept Medicare?
- Melanie Brown-Demichele is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Brown-Demichele's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Brown-Demichele's NPI (1972615722) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.