Dr. Melanie Jo Lirong Thares , OD
Optometrist • Saint Cloud, MN
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Melanie Thares, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Cloud, MN. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2022, Dr. Thares delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 628 ROOSEVELT RD STE 101.
Dr. Thares maintains professional affiliations with Eagan Eye Clinic Llc, Eye Associates Of Central Minnesota Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
628 Roosevelt Rd Ste 101
Saint Cloud, MN 563014867
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2022
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Cloud, MN
Practicing in Saint Cloud, MN (1178 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
145 | 145 | $324.97 | $124.64 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
119 | 85 | $248.78 | $88.17 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
81 | 70 | $322.46 | $124.28 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
76 | 74 | $104.81 | $33.02 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
75 | 74 | $176.44 | $62.90 |
|
92134
Imaging of retina
|
35 | 34 | $119.56 | $39.75 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
19 | 19 | $401.29 | $134.43 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
12 | 12 | $134.22 | $32.83 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-05-23NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Eye Associates Of Central Minnesota Pa
628 Roosevelt Rd, Saint Cloud, MN 563014867
Phone: 3207743789
Eagan Eye Clinic Llc
206 Division St, Waite Park, MN 563871331
Phone: 3202530365
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 628 ROOSEVELT RD STE 101, SAINT CLOUD, MN 563014867 (Tel: 3207743789)
Registered at 628 ROOSEVELT RD STE 101, SAINT CLOUD, MN 563014867 (Tel: 3207743789)
Recorded as MELANIE THARES, OD
Optometrist (License #3866 in MN)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2180 TROOP DR, SARTELL, MN 563774582 (Tel: 3202583915)
Registered at 2180 TROOP DR, SARTELL, MN 563774582 (Tel: 3202583915)
Recorded as MELANIE THARES
Optometrist (License #PENDING in MN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
628 Roosevelt Rd Ste 101
Saint Cloud, MN 563014867
Phone: 3207743789
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