Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Cox, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1740374651
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4030 Balmoral Dr Sw Ste A
Huntsville, AL 358016545
(256) 870-8141
fax (256) 870-8142
Mailing address
2716 Downing St Se
Huntsville, AL 358012247

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2026
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #S859 TA406

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740374651. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
110
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$8,456
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 56 55 $34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 40 40 $116
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 14 14 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Huntsville Optometrist, average services per provider: 186. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$34
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $20.25
CooperVision INC. 1 $13.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$34

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melanie Cox's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Cox practices Optometrist in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Melanie Cox practice?
Dr. Melanie Cox practices at 4030 Balmoral Dr Sw Ste A, Huntsville, AL 358016545. Office phone: 2568708141.
What is Dr. Melanie Cox's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740374651, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Cox accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Cox accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Cox commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.