Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Melanie Mayes Cox, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1740374651

Dr. Melanie Mayes Cox, OD is an Optometry in Huntsville, Alabama. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1997, 29 years ago. Practices with R City Eye Care, LLC, a 4-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
29
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

4030 Balmoral Dr SW Ste A
Huntsville, AL 35801-6545
Phone: (256) 870-8141
Fax: (256) 870-8142
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence S859 TA406 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1740374651
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 3, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 17, 2026
Certification dateMarch 17, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1997 (29 years in practice)
Group practice R City Eye Care, Llc — 4 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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