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DR. MELANIE JOAN BALLARD O.D.
NPI 1700018520
Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Active since August 12, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1217 POLARIS PKWY, COLUMBUS, OH 43240(614) 768-7861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 23, 2022, Jan 19, 2022, Oct 11, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Melanie Joan Ballard O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELANIE JOAN BALLARD O.D. (NPI 1700018520) is an individual optometrist in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (5781) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700018520
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE JOAN BALLARDCredential: O.D.
Location Address1217 POLARIS PKWYColumbus, OH 43240-2037
Mailing Address7510 Plumb RdGalena, OH 43021-9735 · (614) 266-4381
Phone(614) 768-7861
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1700018520 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 5781
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1217 POLARIS PKWY, Columbus, OH 43240
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Melanie Joan Pelow

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17510 Plumb RdGalena, OH 43021 · Phone (614) 266-4381
Location 21450 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43212-1470 · Phone (380) 219-4306

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0061799OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melanie Joan Ballard O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1658495254
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100903000332
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
41 services38 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43240 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TAYLOR GRACE BOYD OD
Optometrist
1217 POLARIS PKWY
COLUMBUS, OH 43240
Delaware County (614) 810-0519
DR. SARAH WILSON OD
Optometrist
1217 POLARIS PKWY
COLUMBUS, OH 43240
Delaware County (614) 810-0519
ELAINA CHAPNELL BURNELIS OD
Optometrist
1217 POLARIS PKWY
COLUMBUS, OH 43240
Delaware County (614) 526-8721

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melanie Ballard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Ballard is 1700018520. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2009. The provider is also known as Ms. Melanie Joan Pelow.

Where is Melanie Ballard located?

Melanie Ballard practices at 1217 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240. The listed phone number is (614) 768-7861.

What is Melanie Ballard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Melanie Ballard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Ballard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melanie Ballard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 9 other insurers list Melanie Ballard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Ballard was last updated on January 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.