Karen Taugher, O.D.
NPI 1518975242 · Optometrist · Citrus Heights, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Taugher, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Citrus Heights, CA (NPI 1518975242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518975242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OD12686 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
743 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 221 | $142 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 135 | $166 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 111 | $44 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 97 | $40 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 88 | $101 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 60 | $73 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 273 | 68 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 50 | 14 |
| Timolol Maleate | 46 | 20 |
| Travoprost | 26 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 18 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 18 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 13 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis Multidose |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2026-04-22
- Certified
- 2026-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Taugher's NPI number?
- Karen Taugher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518975242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Taugher's specialty?
- Karen Taugher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Karen Taugher located?
- Karen Taugher's practice location on file with NPPES is 7115 Greenback Ln Fl 1, Citrus Heights, CA 95621-5637.
- What is Karen Taugher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Taugher is (916) 536-3550.
- Does Karen Taugher accept Medicare?
- Karen Taugher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Taugher's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Taugher's NPI (1518975242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.