Dr. Melanie Tarutani

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Melanie Tarutani, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Kayenta, Arizona. 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 Dhhs Naihs Phs Kayenta Health Center. Dr. Melanie Tarutani accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (928) 697-4156 to request Dr. Melanie Tarutani the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033

Phone 1: (928) 697-4156

Fax: (928) 697-4155


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)
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    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
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 1, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Melanie Tarutani has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 25 years of experience.
  • Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
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    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.


Medical Group Practice

  • Kayenta Health Center


Practice Locations

Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
Phone: (928) 697-4156
Fax: (928) 697-4155
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


Hwy
2010
Kayenta, AZ 86033-0368

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


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, November 1, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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