Melanie Chwalek, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alabaster, AL

Melanie Chwalek, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alabaster, Alabama. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2020 and has 4 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc and her current practice location is 300 1st St N, Alabaster, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 949-2020.

Melanie Chwalek is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-E59-TA-B86) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1275150096.

Contact Information

Melanie Chwalek, OD
300 1st St N,
Alabaster, AL 35007-8764
(205) 949-2020
(205) 663-2015



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelanie Chwalek
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience4 Years
Location300 1st St N, Alabaster, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melanie Chwalek attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2020
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275150096
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2020
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597182444
  • Enrollment ID: I20200824003228

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melanie Chwalek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275150096NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-E59-TA-B86 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc27693787779

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Provider NameVisionfirst Eye Center, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629118286
PECOS PAC ID: 2769378777
Enrollment ID: O20040226000219

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melanie Chwalek, OD
300 1st St N,
Alabaster, AL 35007-8764

Ph: (205) 949-2020
Melanie Chwalek, OD
300 1st St N,
Alabaster, AL 35007-8764

Ph: (205) 949-2020

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