Quick answers
- Does Melanie L. Hom accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie L. Hom accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melanie L. Hom see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,095 Original Medicare patients and 3,598 services for Melanie L. Hom. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie L. Hom's NPI number?
- 1508944562. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melanie L. Hom, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,095 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,598 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)834 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)378 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)361 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)337 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)293 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes30%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie L. Hom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 491 30th StOakland, CA 94609 (510) 836‑2122
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Oakland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oakland, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508944562 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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