Quick answers
- Does Candice M. Melara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Candice M. Melara 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 Candice M. Melara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 741 services for Candice M. Melara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Candice M. Melara's NPI number?
- 1902916703. 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 Candice M. Melara, 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 741 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)250 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)199 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)164 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol68%
- Diabetes38%
- Arthritis37%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Atrial fibrillation17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Candice M. Melara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1704 Allen StKelso, WA 98626 (360) 577‑0606
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902916703 |
| 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