Physician Profile
Michael J. Taravella, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Taravella
Michael J. Taravella, MD is a healthcare provider in Aurora, CO specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Michael trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 1981. Michael is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,497 services to 1,110 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
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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
- (720) 848-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12605 E 16TH AVE
Aurora, CO 80045
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,497 services · 1,110 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
241 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
270 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
242 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
223 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
111 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
90 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
55 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Aurora 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 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 CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Taravella specialize in?
Dr. Taravella is an eye doctor in Aurora, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Taravella located?
Dr. Taravella is listed at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Taravella's phone number?
The number on file is (720) 848-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Taravella?
Dr. Taravella's National Provider Identifier is 1477631737. 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
Where did Dr. Taravella go to medical school?
Dr. Taravella attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Taravella have?
Dr. Taravella has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Taravella do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Taravella performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Taravella's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Taravella. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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