Brian Taschner, MD
NPI 1538126966 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Taschner, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1538126966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538126966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 90800 (FL)
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,567 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,952 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,697 | $128 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 730 | $190 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 630 | $14 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9502 | 568 | $438 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,156 | 356 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,016 | 326 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 667 | 190 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 538 | 168 |
| Ezetimibe | 474 | 146 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 473 | 140 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$521 across 26 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 50 Hospital Dr Ste 3b-2Hendersonville, NC 28792-5248Phone: (828) 687-0088Fax: (828) 684-6693
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-28
- Last updated
- 2026-02-19
- Certified
- 2026-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Taschner's NPI number?
- Brian Taschner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538126966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Taschner's specialty?
- Brian Taschner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Taschner located?
- Brian Taschner's practice location on file with NPPES is 13813 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912-4343.
- What is Brian Taschner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Taschner is (239) 215-4065.
- Does Brian Taschner accept Medicare?
- Brian Taschner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Taschner's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Taschner's NPI (1538126966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.