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- 1175 West Broadway, Suite# 25, Hewlett, NY 11557
About Dr. Melamed
Based in Hewlett, NY, Mark A. Melamed, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Mark graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1973. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 6,313 services to 5,560 patients. The services billed most often include exam of the internal drainage system of eye, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1952362261 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (516) 374-1122
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1175 WEST BROADWAY SUITE# 25
Hewlett, NY 11557
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,313 services · 5,560 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
145 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
106 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
1,687 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
1,557 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,535 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
165 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
164 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
161 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Melamed specialize in?
Dr. Melamed is an eye doctor in Hewlett, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Melamed located?
Dr. Melamed is listed at 1175 West Broadway Suite# 25, Hewlett, NY 11557. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melamed's phone number?
The number on file is (516) 374-1122. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Melamed?
Dr. Melamed's National Provider Identifier is 1952362261. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Melamed go to medical school?
Dr. Melamed attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Melamed have?
Dr. Melamed has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Melamed do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Melamed performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Melamed's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Melamed. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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