Michael Tacheny, MD
NPI 1265495972 · Family Medicine Physician · Walla Walla, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Tacheny, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Walla Walla, WA (NPI 1265495972).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265495972
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41741 (MN)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 132 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 127 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 106 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 78 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 72 | 26 |
| Metformin Hcl | 63 | 25 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$86 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
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2018-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Tacheny's NPI number?
- Michael Tacheny's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265495972, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Tacheny's specialty?
- Michael Tacheny is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Tacheny located?
- Michael Tacheny's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362-1662.
- What is Michael Tacheny's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Tacheny is (509) 525-6650.
- Does Michael Tacheny accept Medicare?
- Michael Tacheny is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Tacheny's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Tacheny's NPI (1265495972) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.