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Melissa L Black, OD
Optometrist in Venice, FL · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1457301921
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Melissa L Black
Credential OD
Sex Female
Practice address 1435 E Venice Ave, Suite 110, Venice, FL, 34292
Phone (941) 485-4868
Fax (941) 484-4084
Enumeration date May 12, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jun 5, 2012
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7128254 | Other | FL | AETNA |
| 6484136 | Other | FL | CIGNA |
| 20978 | Other | FL | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| 620639500 | Medicaid | FL | - |
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
Where does Melissa Black practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Venice, FL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Melissa Black?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Melissa Black is 1457301921, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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