Quick answers
- Does Melanie Tarutani accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Tarutani 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.
- What is Melanie Tarutani's NPI number?
- 1659309268. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie Tarutani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 700 2nd St NEWashington, DC 20002 (202) 346‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie Tarutani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid Atlantic States, Inc1,899 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid Atlantic States, Inc
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 | 1999 (27 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659309268 |
| 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
- 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