Dr. Melanie Tarutani
Optometry in Halethorpe, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Melanie Tarutani, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Halethorpe, Maryland. She attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Melanie Tarutani also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid-Atlantic States Inc. Dr. Melanie Tarutani accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (410) 737-5000 to request Dr. Melanie Tarutani the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Melanie Tarutani |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4789669227 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
Education and Training
- Dr. Melanie Tarutani attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659309268
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Melanie Tarutani
Medical Licenses
Dr. Melanie Tarutani has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 25 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
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Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid-Atlantic States Inc
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid-Atlantic States Inc | 1530 |
Practice Locations
1701 Twin Springs Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227-3553
Phone: (410) 737-5000
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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