Dr Melanie Joan Ballard, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Dr Melanie Joan Ballard, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Columbus, Ohio. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Mobile Medical Inc, Hughes Quality Eyecare Llc and her current practice location is 1217 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (614) 768-7861.

Dr Melanie Joan Ballard is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 5781) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1700018520.

Contact Information

Dr Melanie Joan Ballard, OD
1217 Polaris Pkwy,
Columbus, OH 43240-2037
(614) 768-7861
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melanie Joan Ballard
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location1217 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melanie Joan Ballard attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700018520
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2009
  • Last Update Date: 01/23/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658495254
  • Enrollment ID: I20100903000332

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melanie Joan Ballard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700018520NPI-NPPES
0061799MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5781 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mobile Medical Inc589076548174
Hughes Quality Eyecare Llc64062893962

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Melanie Joan Ballard allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameMobile Medical Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689620015
PECOS PAC ID: 5890765481
Enrollment ID: O20040730000013
Provider NameClarkson Optometry Midwest Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073917597
PECOS PAC ID: 0749504165
Enrollment ID: O20150113001118
Provider NameSightrite Oh Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598262255
PECOS PAC ID: 6406111863
Enrollment ID: O20180606000606
Provider NameMyeyedr Optometry Of Ohio, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902365448
PECOS PAC ID: 7719211010
Enrollment ID: O20190619003699
Provider NameHughes Quality Eye Care Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568007250
PECOS PAC ID: 6406289396
Enrollment ID: O20191206002041

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Melanie Joan Ballard is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Melanie Joan Ballard, OD
7510 Plumb Rd,
Galena, OH 43021-9735

Ph: (614) 266-4381
Dr Melanie Joan Ballard, OD
1217 Polaris Pkwy,
Columbus, OH 43240-2037

Ph: (614) 768-7861

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