Physician Profile
Melanie H. Erb, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Erb
Melanie H. Erb, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Irvine, CA. Melanie is a 2000 graduate of University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine. Melanie is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Melanie cared for 112 Medicare patients across 188 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with intermediate testing.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (949) 727-0102
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16300 SAND CANYON AVE STE 1007
Irvine, CA 92618
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
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
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
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
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
188 services · 112 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
60 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
38 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
16 | 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 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | Less often than most 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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Irvine 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Probing of nasal tear duct 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melanie H. Erb?
Melanie H. Erb is an eye doctor in Irvine, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Melanie H. Erb's address?
Melanie H. Erb is listed at 16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 1007, Irvine, CA 92618. 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 H. Erb?
The number on file is (949) 727-0102. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Melanie H. Erb's NPI number?
Melanie H. Erb's National Provider Identifier is 1366458200. 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 H. Erb train?
Melanie H. Erb attended University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melanie H. Erb been practicing?
Melanie H. Erb has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melanie H. Erb perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie H. Erb performs procedures including probing of nasal tear duct; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melanie H. Erb confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melanie H. Erb. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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