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Active NPI 1255286977 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melanie Diane Bale , OD

Optometrist • Dover, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melanie Bale, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Dover, NJ. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2024, Dr. Bale delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE.

Dr. Bale is affiliated with Eye Associates Of North Jersey Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

600 Mount Pleasant Ave

Dover, NJ 078011629

Telephone 9733661232
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Dover, NJ

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -22.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Dover, NJ (1616 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

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bale (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Dover Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-27
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 27OA00741300

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Associates Of North Jersey Pa

600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Dover, NJ 078011630

Phone: 9733661232

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023541729

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043774524

Doctor of Optometry

Asma Saud

Ophthalmology

NPI 1407389257
Dr. Eric Mann , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1508847930

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 27, 2026

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 27, 2026

Registered at 600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, DOVER, NJ 078011629 (Tel: 9733661232)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 27, 2026

Registered at 600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, DOVER, NJ 078011629 (Tel: 9733661232)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 27, 2026

Recorded as MELANIE BALE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 27, 2026

Optometrist (License #27OA00741300 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 27, 2026

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255286977
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 27, 2026
Last Update: February 27, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

600 Mount Pleasant Ave

Dover, NJ 078011629

Phone: 9733661232

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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