Melanie Thares, OD
NPI 1518601442 · Optometrist · Saint Cloud, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Thares, OD is a Optometrist provider in Saint Cloud, MN (NPI 1518601442).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518601442
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3866 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
562 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 145 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $124 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 76 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 75 | $63 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 35 | $40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 138 | 50 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 49 | 20 |
| Timolol Maleate | 43 | 18 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 23 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 23 | 21 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 19 | 17 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-04-26
- Last updated
- 2023-05-23
- Certified
- 2023-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Thares's NPI number?
- Melanie Thares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518601442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Thares's specialty?
- Melanie Thares is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Melanie Thares located?
- Melanie Thares's practice location on file with NPPES is 628 Roosevelt Rd Ste 101, Saint Cloud, MN 56301-4867.
- What is Melanie Thares's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Thares is (320) 774-3789.
- Does Melanie Thares accept Medicare?
- Melanie Thares is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Thares's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Thares's NPI (1518601442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.