Benjamin Tautges, OD
NPI 1225527153 · Optometrist · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Tautges, OD is a Optometrist provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1225527153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225527153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33945 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 37 | 34 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 20 | 16 |
| Latanoprost | 19 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 19 | 17 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 13 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9515 W Camelback Rd Ste 110Phoenix, AZ 85037-1365Phone: (623) 937-1655
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-07
- Last updated
- 2018-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Tautges's NPI number?
- Benjamin Tautges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225527153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Tautges's specialty?
- Benjamin Tautges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Tautges located?
- Benjamin Tautges's practice location on file with NPPES is 44139 Monterey Ave Ste a, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
- What is Benjamin Tautges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Tautges is (760) 779-0800.
- Does Benjamin Tautges accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Tautges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Tautges's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Tautges's NPI (1225527153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.