Provider Profile
Melanie D. Sivley, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sivley
Melanie D. Sivley, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Melanie trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. Medicare claims data shows Melanie provided 1,357 services to 1,145 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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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
- (205) 975-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD HPB G080
Birmingham, AL 35294
3044 Sunset Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,357 services · 1,145 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
21 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
25 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
206 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
164 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
78 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
44 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
26 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
649 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
120 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
24 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometrists in Birmingham 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Melanie D. Sivley specialize in?
Melanie D. Sivley is an optometrist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Melanie D. Sivley located?
Melanie D. Sivley is listed at 1716 University Blvd Hpb G080, Birmingham, AL 35294. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Melanie D. Sivley's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 975-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melanie D. Sivley?
Melanie D. Sivley's National Provider Identifier is 1407859531. 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 D. Sivley train?
Melanie D. Sivley attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melanie D. Sivley have?
Melanie D. Sivley has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Melanie D. Sivley do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie D. Sivley performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melanie D. Sivley's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melanie D. Sivley. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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