Taiga Inoue, MD, MS
NPI 1174051130 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tehachapi, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taiga Inoue, MD, MS is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tehachapi, CA (NPI 1174051130).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174051130
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A202856 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
869 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 | 244 | $124 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 224 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 189 | $88 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 88 | $126 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 33 | $10 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 134 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 454 | 142 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 326 | 108 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 304 | 93 |
| Metformin Hcl | 275 | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 255 | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 245 | 88 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$880 across 22 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
- 2017-06-02
- Last updated
- 2025-12-08
- Certified
- 2025-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taiga Inoue's NPI number?
- Taiga Inoue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174051130, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taiga Inoue's specialty?
- Taiga Inoue is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Taiga Inoue located?
- Taiga Inoue's practice location on file with NPPES is 20960 Sage Ln, Tehachapi, CA 93561-6408.
- What is Taiga Inoue's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taiga Inoue is (661) 823-2273.
- Does Taiga Inoue accept Medicare?
- Taiga Inoue is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taiga Inoue's NPI active?
- Yes — Taiga Inoue's NPI (1174051130) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.