Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melody Tavakoli, O.D.
Optometrist · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1154623254
- 16 yrs on file
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5680 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 921112706
(858) 278-2837 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3358
San Diego, CA 921631358
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 12, 2026
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #14039
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154623254. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
108
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$16,184
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 75 | 71 | $161 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 19 | 15 | $78 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 14 | 14 | $190 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 39 peers in San Diego Optometrist, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$80,692
Transactions
178
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. | 177 | $80,674.07 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $17.49 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
19
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$379
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 19 | 0 | $379 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melody Tavakoli's medical specialty?
Dr. Melody Tavakoli practices Optometrist in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Melody Tavakoli practice?
Dr. Melody Tavakoli practices at 5680 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 921112706. Office phone: 8582782837.
What is Dr. Melody Tavakoli's NPI?
Dr. Melody Tavakoli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154623254, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Melody Tavakoli commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.