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

Melanie Chwalek, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1275150096

Melanie Chwalek, OD is an Optometry in Hoover, Alabama. Graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 2020, 6 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
6
Trained at
University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2020
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

3053 John Hawkins Pkwy
Hoover, AL 35244-1028
Phone: (205) 982-1797
Fax: (205) 982-7558
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence S-E59-TA-B86 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1275150096
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 26, 2020
Last updated in NPPESOctober 15, 2025
Certification dateOctober 15, 2025

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2020 (6 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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