Oscar Taunton, MD
NPI 1033196050 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Bedford, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Oscar Taunton, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Bedford, TX (NPI 1033196050).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033196050
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K8847 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,607 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 484 | $126 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 326 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 284 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 209 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 198 | $47 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 441 | 251 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 334 | 314 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 153 | 88 |
| Methylprednisolone | 115 | 107 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 98 | 69 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 88 | 86 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,284 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-30
- Last updated
- 2024-07-16
- Certified
- 2024-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oscar Taunton's NPI number?
- Oscar Taunton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033196050, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Oscar Taunton's specialty?
- Oscar Taunton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Oscar Taunton located?
- Oscar Taunton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2425 Highway 121, Bedford, TX 76021-5013.
- What is Oscar Taunton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Oscar Taunton is (817) 540-4477.
- Does Oscar Taunton accept Medicare?
- Oscar Taunton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Oscar Taunton's NPI active?
- Yes — Oscar Taunton's NPI (1033196050) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.