Quick answers
- Does Melanie J. Thares accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie J. Thares 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 Melanie J. Thares see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 275 Original Medicare patients and 581 services for Melanie J. Thares. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie J. Thares's NPI number?
- 1518601442. 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 Melanie J. Thares, 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 | 275 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 581 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)119 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)81 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)76 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)75 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Depression26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie J. Thares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1545 Northway Dr, Suite 120Saint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 253‑2441
- 206 Division StWaite Park, MN 56387 (320) 253‑0365
- 628 Roosevelt Rd, Suite 101Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 774‑3789
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie J. Thares as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eagan Eye Clinic LLC47 clinicians in the group
- Eye Associates of Central Minnesota PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eagan Eye Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518601442 |
| 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