Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Michael J Taravella, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1477631737

Michael J Taravella, MD is an Ophthalmology in Aurora, Colorado. Graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices with University Physicians Incorporated, a 3,148-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Colorado.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver
Licensed in
CO
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

12605 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045-2545
Phone: (720) 848-2020
Fax: (720) 848-5079
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Specialties & licences

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207WX0120X · Licence DR.0027837 (CO)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 27837 (CO)

Record details

NPI number1477631737
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 2, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 28, 2018
Mailing addressPo Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DENVER
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Group practice University Physicians Incorporated — 3148 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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