Quick answers
- Does Lindsay A. Tavares accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lindsay A. Tavares 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 Lindsay A. Tavares see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 593 Original Medicare patients and 1,904 services for Lindsay A. Tavares. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lindsay A. Tavares's NPI number?
- 1104056944. 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 Lindsay A. Tavares, 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 | 593 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,904 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)424 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)358 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)257 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)240 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)179 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lindsay A. Tavares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7396 N La Cholla BlvdTucson, AZ 85741 (520) 229‑1554
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lindsay A. Tavares as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pima Eye Institute PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Tucson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pima Eye Institute PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104056944 |
| 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