Quick answers
- Does Melissa Therese H. Paragas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa Therese H. Paragas accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa Therese H. Paragas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 935 Original Medicare patients and 2,378 services for Melissa Therese H. Paragas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa Therese H. Paragas's NPI number?
- 1083195697. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melissa Therese H. Paragas, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 935 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,378 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)491 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)458 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)390 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)344 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)136 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa Therese H. Paragas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3211 Fortune Ct, Suite AAuburn, CA 95602 (530) 885‑6241
- 333 S Auburn St, Suite 1Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346‑2269
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa Therese H. Paragas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Auburn Eye Care Associates5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Auburn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Auburn, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Auburn Eye Care Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083195697 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians