Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Tawa, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1154809358
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4150 Clement St # 112-A
San Francisco, CA 941211563
(415) 750-2208

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #34018TLG

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154809358. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
17
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,679
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 17 12 $99

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in this city , average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$650
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $241.18
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $122.48
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $119.89
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $114.31
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $29.41
Astellas Pharma Global Development 1 $22.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$650

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melissa Tawa's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Tawa practices Optometrist in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Melissa Tawa practice?
Dr. Melissa Tawa practices at 4150 Clement St # 112-A, San Francisco, CA 941211563. Office phone: 4157502208.
What is Dr. Melissa Tawa's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Tawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154809358, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Tawa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Tawa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Tawa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.