Physician Profile
Melanie A. Bennett-Sims, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bennett-Sims
Melanie A. Bennett-Sims, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Baltimore, MD. Melanie is a 2003 graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Melanie cared for 752 Medicare patients across 1,048 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (410) 955-5490
- Email not available
Practice Locations
600 N WOLFE ST
Baltimore, MD 21287
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,048 services · 752 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
145 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
82 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
72 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
38 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
427 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 | 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Baltimore 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Morehouse School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Morehouse School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melanie A. Bennett-Sims?
Melanie A. Bennett-Sims is an eye doctor in Baltimore, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Melanie A. Bennett-Sims's address?
Melanie A. Bennett-Sims is listed at 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melanie A. Bennett-Sims?
The number on file is (410) 955-5490. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Melanie A. Bennett-Sims's NPI number?
Melanie A. Bennett-Sims's National Provider Identifier is 1982896106. 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 Melanie A. Bennett-Sims train?
Melanie A. Bennett-Sims attended Morehouse School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melanie A. Bennett-Sims been practicing?
Melanie A. Bennett-Sims has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melanie A. Bennett-Sims perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie A. Bennett-Sims performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melanie A. Bennett-Sims confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melanie A. Bennett-Sims. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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