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Melanie Chwalek, OD
Optometrist in Hoover, AL · enumerated 2020.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1275150096
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Melanie Chwalek
Credential OD
Sex Female
Practice address 3053 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL, 35244
Phone (205) 982-1797
Fax (205) 982-7558
Enumeration date Jun 26, 2020
Last updated in NPPES Oct 15, 2025
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Melanie Chwalek?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Melanie Chwalek is 1275150096, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Melanie Chwalek practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Hoover, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-10-15.