Dustin Tauferner, D.O.
NPI 1174724744 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Fort Hood, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dustin Tauferner, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Fort Hood, TX (NPI 1174724744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174724744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N0499 (TX)
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
19 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
3,701 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,056 | $87 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 480 | $2 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 453 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 421 | $122 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 237 | $167 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 192 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 51 | 51 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 42 | 42 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 30 | 30 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 25 | 25 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 16 |
| Cephalexin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
- 2007-05-30
- Last updated
- 2012-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dustin Tauferner's NPI number?
- Dustin Tauferner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174724744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dustin Tauferner's specialty?
- Dustin Tauferner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dustin Tauferner located?
- Dustin Tauferner's practice location on file with NPPES is Carl R Darnall Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX 76544.
- What is Dustin Tauferner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dustin Tauferner is (254) 288-8303.
- Does Dustin Tauferner accept Medicare?
- Dustin Tauferner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dustin Tauferner's NPI active?
- Yes — Dustin Tauferner's NPI (1174724744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.