Active NPI 1457301921 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa L Black , OD

Optometrist • Venice, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Black, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Venice, FL. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2000, Dr. Black delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1435 E VENICE AVE.

Dr. Black is affiliated with Suncoast Eyehealth Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1435 E Venice Ave
Suite 110

Venice, FL 342923074

Telephone 9414854868

Fax 9414844084

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Raggio Chiropractic Center Facility NPI 1235342577

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Venice, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +7.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.5 Yrs

State Avg: 22.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Venice, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

38.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Black (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Venice Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	577	562	$132.60	$119.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	422	208	$99.12	$88.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	260	253	$77.00	$34.57
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	144	138	$130.00	$59.92
92134 Imaging of retina	78	76	$85.00	$38.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	63	63	$160.00	$142.16
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	42	42	$26.00	$10.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	35	$128.80	$124.82
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	36	21	$250.00	$102.54
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	19	$182.00	$84.62
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$103.00	$34.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	535	525	$132.60	$122.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	348	181	$99.12	$89.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	208	204	$77.00	$35.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	104	102	$130.00	$60.48
92134 Imaging of retina	69	69	$85.00	$39.37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	53	31	$250.00	$106.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	39	39	$160.00	$145.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	34	$128.80	$126.83
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	11	$150.00	$57.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	11	$182.00	$87.41
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$103.00	$35.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	522	508	$134.55	$124.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	299	154	$100.56	$91.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	154	152	$77.31	$36.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	84	80	$109.09	$61.30
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	75	43	$248.67	$107.05
92134 Imaging of retina	64	61	$81.20	$40.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$160.00	$147.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	25	$126.17	$125.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	23	17	$135.16	$87.90
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	12	$150.00	$61.14
92250 Photography of the retina	13	12	$92.17	$36.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	501	487	$132.60	$125.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	326	161	$87.11	$87.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	174	168	$77.64	$37.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	102	95	$92.55	$62.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	89	89	$160.00	$149.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	75	39	$250.00	$109.41
92134 Imaging of retina	60	59	$77.64	$40.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	28	$117.12	$118.49
92250 Photography of the retina	28	28	$87.36	$38.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	23	18	$92.22	$89.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	433	426	$132.60	$125.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	313	156	$82.12	$75.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	126	124	$77.64	$37.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	112	112	$160.00	$149.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	81	77	$92.55	$62.57
92134 Imaging of retina	71	67	$77.64	$40.77
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	24	$250.00	$111.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	29	24	$92.22	$87.96
92250 Photography of the retina	18	18	$87.36	$42.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	14	$115.90	$110.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$120.70	$109.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	492	482	$132.60	$125.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	327	174	$82.12	$74.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	150	145	$77.64	$36.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	92	88	$92.55	$63.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	90	90	$160.00	$150.18
92134 Imaging of retina	54	54	$77.64	$40.81
92250 Photography of the retina	38	38	$87.36	$48.82
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	38	20	$250.00	$129.11
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	37	32	$92.22	$87.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	430	415	$132.60	$124.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	304	154	$82.12	$72.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	113	112	$77.64	$37.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	103	90	$92.55	$62.66
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	83	43	$250.00	$127.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	82	82	$160.00	$148.62
92250 Photography of the retina	50	50	$87.36	$54.17
92134 Imaging of retina	40	40	$77.64	$40.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	27	25	$92.22	$85.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	12	$50.64	$43.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	396	378	$132.60	$121.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	323	146	$82.12	$72.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	137	136	$77.64	$36.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$160.00	$146.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	88	77	$92.55	$61.83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	59	34	$250.00	$126.80
92134 Imaging of retina	58	53	$77.64	$40.16
92250 Photography of the retina	45	45	$87.36	$63.69
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	21	$92.22	$83.71
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	13	$150.00	$62.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC3430

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

620639500 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

7128254 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

6484136 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

20978 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Suncoast Eyehealth Pa

101 Capri Isles Blvd, Venice, FL 342923209

Phone: 9414854868

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 05, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 05, 2012

Registered at 1435 E VENICE AVE, SUITE 110, VENICE, FL 342923074 (Tel: 9414854868)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2012

Registered at 1435 E VENICE AVE, SUITE 110, VENICE, FL 342923197 (Tel: 9414854868)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2012

Recorded as MELISSA BLACK, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 05, 2012

Optometrist (License #OPC3430 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457301921

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 12, 2006

Last Update: June 05, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1435 E Venice Ave, Suite 110

Venice, FL 342923197

Phone: 9414854868

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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