Physician Profile
Peter Mellema, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mellema
Peter Mellema, MD practices ophthalmology in Edina, MN. Peter is a 2004 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 811 Medicare patients across 923 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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.
Contact Information
- (952) 927-7138
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6533 DREW AVE S
Edina, MN 55435
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
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Corneal procedures
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
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
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
923 services · 811 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
51 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
24 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
245 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
110 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
56 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
50 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
27 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
215 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
114 |
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 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 eye doctors in Edina 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Mellema specialize in?
Dr. Mellema is an eye doctor in Edina, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Mellema located?
Dr. Mellema is listed at 6533 Drew Ave S, Edina, MN 55435. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mellema's phone number?
The number on file is (952) 927-7138. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mellema's NPI number?
Dr. Mellema's National Provider Identifier is 1578755872. 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. Mellema go to medical school?
Dr. Mellema attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Mellema been practicing?
Dr. Mellema has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Mellema do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mellema performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; 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 Dr. Mellema confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mellema. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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