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Active NPI 1336911049 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melanie Bu , OD

Optometrist • Hialeah, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melanie Bu, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Hialeah, FL. Practice services are available at 8051 W 24TH AVE STE 13 under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8051 W 24th Ave Ste 13

Hialeah, FL 330165596

Telephone 3053643737
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Giannie Castellanos Od, Pa Facility NPI 1639931728

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hialeah, FL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 17.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
46 Specialists

Practicing in Hialeah, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-26
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC6477

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Secondary Practice Locations

20001 Nw 57th Ct

Hialeah, FL 330154954

Phone: 7864993324

8060 Nw 155th St Ste 201

Miami Lakes, FL 330165883

Phone: 3053643737

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1568934438

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1801589262

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 26, 2025

Registered at 8051 W 24TH AVE STE 13, HIALEAH, FL 330165596 (Tel: 3053643737)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 11, 2024

Recorded as MELANIE BU, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 11, 2024

Optometrist (License #OPC6477 in FL)

NPI Profile Active October 25, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2023

Registered at 20001 NW 57TH CT, HIALEAH, FL 330154954 (Tel: 7864993324)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2023

Registered at 20001 NW 57TH CT, HIALEAH, FL 330154954 (Tel: 7864993324)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2023

Recorded as MELANIE BU

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 25, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1336911049
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 25, 2023
Last Update: August 26, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

20001 Nw 57th Ct

Hialeah, FL 330154954

Phone: 7864993324

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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