Physician Profile
Melanie L. McCarty, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mccarty
Based in Tucson, AZ, Melanie L. McCarty, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Melanie graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2000. Medicare claims data shows Melanie provided 3,096 services to 1,008 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (520) 795-4202
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5240 E KNIGHT DR STE 104
Tucson, AZ 85712
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,096 services · 1,008 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
94 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
53 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
13 | |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
296 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
121 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
42 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Tucson 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. McCarty's specialty?
Dr. McCarty is an eye doctor in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. McCarty?
Dr. McCarty is listed at 5240 E Knight Dr Ste 104, Tucson, AZ 85712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. McCarty?
The number on file is (520) 795-4202. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. McCarty?
Dr. McCarty's National Provider Identifier is 1578649935. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McCarty's medical education?
Dr. McCarty attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. McCarty have?
Dr. McCarty has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. McCarty known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. McCarty performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. McCarty's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. McCarty. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.