Melanie Denton, O.D.
NPI 1982836235 · Optometrist · Salisbury, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Denton, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Salisbury, NC (NPI 1982836235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982836235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OPC 4438 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
16 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
290 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $120 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 59 | $118 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 44 | $59 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 30 | $21 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $85 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 17 | $139 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 43 | 11 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 34 | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 28 | 27 |
| Ofloxacin | 19 | 16 |
| Timolol Maleate | 17 | — |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 14 | — |
| Cenegermin-Bkbjbrand: Oxervate | 12 | — |
| Varenicline Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,199 across 14 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
- 2009-08-20
- Last updated
- 2015-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Denton's NPI number?
- Melanie Denton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982836235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Denton's specialty?
- Melanie Denton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melanie Denton located?
- Melanie Denton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2925 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144-0764.
- What is Melanie Denton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Denton is (734) 945-0782.
- Does Melanie Denton accept Medicare?
- Melanie Denton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Denton's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Denton's NPI (1982836235) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.