Quick answers
- Where does Melanie Chwalek see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Hoover, AL and Birmingham, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Melanie Chwalek's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Melanie Chwalek accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Chwalek accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Melanie Chwalek?
- (205) 982-0596, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Melanie Chwalek's NPI number?
- 1275150096. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie Chwalek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 3053 John Hawkins PkwyHoover, AL 35244 (205) 982‑0596
- 3240 Edwards Lake Pkwy, Suite 100Birmingham, AL 35235 (205) 949‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie Chwalek as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Hoover
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hoover, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275150096 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians