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Active NPI 1518601442 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melanie Jo Lirong Thares , OD

Optometrist • Saint Cloud, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

628 Roosevelt Rd Ste 101

Saint Cloud, MN 563014867

Telephone 3207743789
Fax 3207743483
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Cloud, MN

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Yrs -15.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.9 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
30 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Cloud, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thares (4 Years) 4 Yrs
Saint Cloud Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
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: 2023-05-23
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3866

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1073553996

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1447298443

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2023

Registered at 628 ROOSEVELT RD STE 101, SAINT CLOUD, MN 563014867 (Tel: 3207743789)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2023

Registered at 628 ROOSEVELT RD STE 101, SAINT CLOUD, MN 563014867 (Tel: 3207743789)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 23, 2023

Recorded as MELANIE THARES, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2023

Optometrist (License #3866 in MN)

NPI Profile Active April 26, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 26, 2022

Registered at 2180 TROOP DR, SARTELL, MN 563774582 (Tel: 3202583915)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2022

Registered at 2180 TROOP DR, SARTELL, MN 563774582 (Tel: 3202583915)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 26, 2022

Recorded as MELANIE THARES

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2022

Optometrist (License #PENDING in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 26, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518601442
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 26, 2022
Last Update: May 23, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

628 Roosevelt Rd Ste 101

Saint Cloud, MN 563014867

Phone: 3207743789

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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