Karen Taugher, OD - Medicare Optometry in Carmichael, CA

Karen Taugher, OD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Carmichael, California. She went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Dignity Health Medical Foundation and her current practice location is 6555 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (916) 536-2500.

Karen Taugher is licensed to practice in California (license number OPT12686) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1518975242.

Contact Information

Karen Taugher, OD
6555 Coyle Ave,
Carmichael, CA 95608-0302
(916) 536-2500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKaren Taugher
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location6555 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Karen Taugher attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518975242
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/13/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769456920
  • Enrollment ID: I20040823001588

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Taugher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518975242NPI-NPPES
12686OtherCABLUE CROSS
2206790OtherCACIGNA
7929588OtherCAAETNA
MCMG343300OtherCAWESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE
000810608075OtherCAPHCS
257718OtherCAINTERPLAN
2238012OtherCAFIRST HEALTH
90141418OtherCAPACIFICARE
106620OtherCAHEALTH NET
1850570OtherCAGREAT WEST
2465691OtherCAUNITED HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology OPT12686 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dignity Health Medical Foundation78108006611209

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Karen Taugher allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDignity Health Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700803418
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800661
Enrollment ID: O20031107000709

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Karen Taugher is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Karen Taugher, OD
3400 Data Dr,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956

Ph: () -
Karen Taugher, OD
6555 Coyle Ave,
Carmichael, CA 95608-0302

Ph: (916) 536-2500

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Phone: 916-961-0497    Fax: 916-961-5736
Jenny Chou, MD
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Phone: 560-668-2600    

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