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Active NPI 1902916703 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Candice Marie Melara , OD

Optometrist • Aberdeen, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Candice Melara, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Aberdeen, WA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Melara delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 207 S CHEHALIS ST.

Dr. Melara accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

207 S Chehalis St

Aberdeen, WA 985202945

Telephone 3605332020
Fax 3605331978
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Twin Harbors Eye Center Ps Facility NPI 1962690701

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Aberdeen, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.0 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Aberdeen, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
28.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Melara (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Aberdeen Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 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
92250 Photography of the retina
250 162 $115.00 $34.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
199 150 $120.00 $64.02
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
164 126 $155.00 $126.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
76 69 $155.00 $127.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
22 15 $120.00 $90.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
17 17 $160.00 $150.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD00003840

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OR 2933AT

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1215969878

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 08, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 08, 2011

Registered at 207 S CHEHALIS ST, ABERDEEN, WA 985202945 (Tel: 3605332020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 08, 2011

Registered at 207 S CHEHALIS ST, ABERDEEN, WA 985202945 (Tel: 3605332020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 08, 2011

Recorded as CANDICE MELARA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 08, 2011

Optometrist (License #OD00003840 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902916703
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006
Last Update: June 08, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

207 S Chehalis St

Aberdeen, WA 985202945

Phone: 3605332020

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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