Melanie Tantisira, M.D.
NPI 1598819088 · Ophthalmology Physician · Honolulu, HI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Tantisira, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Honolulu, HI (NPI 1598819088).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598819088
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8838 (HI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
148 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 94 | $89 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 39 | $125 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 15 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$125 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 25 | — |
| Latanoprost | 19 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 19 | 13 |
| Timolol Maleate | 17 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Cequa | 16 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 15 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$243 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Tantisira's NPI number?
- Melanie Tantisira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598819088, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Tantisira's specialty?
- Melanie Tantisira is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Tantisira located?
- Melanie Tantisira's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814-1701.
- What is Melanie Tantisira's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Tantisira is (808) 591-9111.
- Does Melanie Tantisira accept Medicare?
- Melanie Tantisira is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Tantisira's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Tantisira's NPI (1598819088) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.