Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Candice Melara, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Aberdeen, WA

  • NPI 1902916703
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
207 S Chehalis St
Aberdeen, WA 985202945
(360) 533-2020
fax (360) 533-1978

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 8, 2011
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Washington #OD00003840 · Oregon #2933AT

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902916703. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
738
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$60,807
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 259 166 $127
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 238 163 $63
92250 Photography of the retina 182 136 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 41 27 $90
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 18 18 $151

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Aberdeen Optometrist, average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
365
Patients
71
Total drug cost
$21,423
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 146 32 $4,062
Timolol Maleate Generic 61 12 $655
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 42 27 $688
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 33 0 $415
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 15 0 $275
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 15 0 $12,538
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 14 0 $2,182
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 14 0 $327
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 13 0 $118
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 12 0 $165

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Candice Melara's medical specialty?
Dr. Candice Melara practices Optometrist in Aberdeen, WA.
Where does Dr. Candice Melara practice?
Dr. Candice Melara practices at 207 S Chehalis St, Aberdeen, WA 985202945. Office phone: 3605332020.
What is Dr. Candice Melara's NPI?
Dr. Candice Melara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902916703, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Candice Melara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Candice Melara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Candice Melara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.