Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Tallahassee, FL

  • NPI 1083195697
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2181 Orange Ave E
Tallahassee, FL 323116144
(510) 931-8755
Mailing address
2839 Sweet Ridge St
Tallahassee, FL 323084798

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #34072TLG

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083195697. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
510
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$48,834
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 120 104 $95
92250 Photography of the retina 97 96 $40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 97 87 $134
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 52 52 $160
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 48 48 $135
92134 Imaging of retina 34 33 $41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 34 34 $50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 16 16 $39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $173

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$77
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $57.43
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $19.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$77

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
390
Patients
257
Total drug cost
$28,135
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 129 102 $1,419
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 78 73 $1,182
Latanoprost Generic 66 24 $1,932
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 39 27 $1,925
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 25 20 $6,745
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 17 0 $4,417
Fluorometholone Generic 12 11 $1,135
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 12 0 $6,304
Travoprost Generic 12 0 $3,075

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas practices Optometrist in Tallahassee, FL.
Where does Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas practice?
Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas practices at 2181 Orange Ave E, Tallahassee, FL 323116144. Office phone: 5109318755.
What is Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083195697, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Therese Paragas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.