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Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1981)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, cataract surgery, cataracts, and more.

1750 E. Ken Pratt Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504

(720) 718-1400

Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD is a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

1675 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2020

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UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

1750 E. Ken Pratt Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504

(720) 718-1400

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5495 Arapahoe Avenue Suite 101
Boulder, CO 80303

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Some issues Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News

“Then he learned about the Sterling clinic from Dr. Mike Taravella, a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine who has been performing cataract surgery at Sterling Regional...”—"Sterling Eye Center under new ownership", The Fort Morgan Times, August 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD had a list price for complex cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

eye procedures

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2012, Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, eye procedures, laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	56
eye procedures	1591
laser treatment	56
transplant procedures	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	13
eye procedures	1542
laser treatment	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	43
Hispanic	50
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	65
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	1919
laser treatment	45
transplant procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	51
Hispanic	53
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	90
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	70
eye procedures	2043
laser treatment	70
transplant procedures	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	700
Female	958

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1342
Black	100
Hispanic	92
Asian	72
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	770
From 75 to 84	578
85 and over	210
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	56
eye procedures	1771
laser treatment	56
transplant procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	47
Hispanic	42
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	75
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
eye procedures	1828
laser treatment	62
transplant procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	680
Black	43
Hispanic	47
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	76
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	53
eye procedures	1889
laser treatment	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	712
Black	38
Hispanic	46
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	98
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	58
eye procedures	1815
laser treatment	78
transplant procedures	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	670
Black	25
Hispanic	33
Asian	29
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	72
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	69
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	1474
laser treatment	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	22
Hispanic	25
Asian	17
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	63
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	16
eye procedures	1597
laser treatment	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	605
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	24
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	80
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
eye procedures	1575
laser treatment	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	86
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Aurora, CO were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	56
doctor visit	27
eye procedures	1731
laser treatment	56
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	31
Non-Hispanic White	637
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	37
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	300
85 and over	83
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	346

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Program University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Program University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program (1985)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

Mines & Associates

Cigna ( EXCEPT for Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Colorado Springs Region ( EXCEPT Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Integrated Health Plans/Claritev

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Molina Healthcare of Nebraska

Colorado Access

Aetna ( EXCEPT Aetna Whole Health)

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Denver Metro Region ( EXCEPT Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials...

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

MultiPlan/Claritev

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

Employers Health Network

TRICARE/TRIWest

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

Select Health

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael J. Taravella, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$6,012 iDesign Advanced Wavescan Studio $1,750	Tecnis IOL $187	Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $125	WaveScan WaveFront System $125	WHITESTAR SIGNATURE PRO $100	Other $3,724
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,687 Cataract Equipment $489	AcrySof $247	Centurion $224	CataractEquipment $177	ReSTOR $122	Other $427
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC	$1,332 Flarex $1,332
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,292 CLAREON $616	AcrySof $350	ReSTOR $140	ACTIVEFOCUS $133	Centurion $33	Other $20
Abbott Laboratories	$1,193 Optics $554	Healon Viscoelastics $170	Non-Covered $153	Medical Optics $20	$296
Other	$2,419 TYRVAYA $374	VisuMax $304	EYSUVIS $257	STELLARIS $249	Oxervate $208	Other $1,028

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,309
Consulting Fee	$6,500
Education	$125

Biography

Dr. Michael Taravella specializes in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) and practices in Aurora, CO, Boulder, CO, and Longmont, CO. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Taravella include vision problems, LASIK, and cataract surgery. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Americas Best Doctors Database 2011 - 2010, 2011 Consumers' Research Council; Distinguished Alumni Medal 2003 - Colorado School of Mines; and Achievement Award 2005 - American Academy of Ophthalmology. His professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, and the University of Colorado Medicine.