Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Taravella, MD
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Aurora, CO
- NPI 1477631737
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-2020
fax (720) 848-5079 - Mailing address
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Po Box 110429
Aurora, CO 800420429
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 28, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207WX0120X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Colorado #DR.0027837 · Colorado #27837
- Medicaid
- CO #01278373
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477631737. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,538
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$261,887
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 302 | 187 | $31 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 254 | 160 | $553 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 206 | 195 | $77 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 198 | 138 | $51 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 98 | 93 | $76 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 96 | 77 | $51 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 67 | 65 | $98 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 55 | 55 | $96 | |
66982 |
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 45 | 34 | $758 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 42 | 42 | $98 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Aurora Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,851
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Eye, LLC | 9 | $1,324.67 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 3 | $442.08 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 2 | $84.43 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,447
Patients
703
Total drug cost
$260,741
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 459 | 245 | $18,654 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 249 | 166 | $10,550 |
| Fluorometholone | Generic | 142 | 46 | $14,916 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 131 | 68 | $4,550 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 97 | 51 | $135,446 |
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 71 | 38 | $1,107 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | Generic | 51 | 26 | $14,356 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 46 | 27 | $1,282 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 37 | 21 | $42,583 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 36 | 0 | $2,656 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Taravella's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Taravella practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Michael Taravella practice?
Dr. Michael Taravella practices at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545. Office phone: 7208482020.
What is Dr. Michael Taravella's NPI?
Dr. Michael Taravella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477631737, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Taravella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Taravella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Taravella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.