Christopher Taggart, MD
NPI 1558541292 · Family Medicine Physician · Fruita, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Taggart, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fruita, CO (NPI 1558541292).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558541292
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.49608 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
128 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $91 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 18 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $91–$130 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 100 | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 68 | 13 |
| Lisinopril | 65 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 46 | 18 |
| Meloxicam | 41 | 13 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 36 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$252 across 14 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 (3)
- 401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1Fruita, CO 81521-3308Phone: (970) 858-9894Fax: (970) 858-1331
- 2237 Redlands PkwyGrand Junction, CO 81507-1101Phone: (970) 858-9894Fax: (970) 858-1331
- 11700 W 2nd Pl Ste 450Lakewood, CO 80228-1719Phone: (303) 825-1234Fax: (720) 321-8121
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-09
- Last updated
- 2025-03-27
- Certified
- 2025-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Taggart's NPI number?
- Christopher Taggart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558541292, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Taggart's specialty?
- Christopher Taggart is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Taggart located?
- Christopher Taggart's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, CO 81521-2118.
- What is Christopher Taggart's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Taggart is (970) 858-3900.
- Does Christopher Taggart accept Medicare?
- Christopher Taggart is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Taggart's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Taggart's NPI (1558541292) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.