Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Ballard, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Columbus, OH

  • NPI 1700018520
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1217 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus, OH 432402037
(614) 768-7861
Additional location
1450 Olentangy River RD
Columbus, OH 432121470
(380) 219-4306
Additional location
7510 Plumb RD
Galena, OH 43021
(614) 266-4381
Mailing address
7510 Plumb RD
Galena, OH 430219735

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 23, 2025
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #5781
Medicaid
OH #0061799

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700018520. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
97
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,628
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 45 43 $86
92250 Photography of the retina 41 41 $35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 11 11 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 57 peers in Columbus Optometrist, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$113
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $97.73
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $14.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$113

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
31
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$19,746
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 19 0 $308
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 12 0 $19,438

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melanie Ballard's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Ballard practices Optometrist in Columbus, OH.
Where does Dr. Melanie Ballard practice?
Dr. Melanie Ballard practices at 1217 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 432402037. Office phone: 6147687861.
What is Dr. Melanie Ballard's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700018520, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Ballard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Ballard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.