Stephanie Taunton
NPI 1558660373 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephanie Taunton is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1558660373).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558660373
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME123074 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 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
648 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 454 | $174 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 129 | $121 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 46 | $207 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 19 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$207 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 28 | 26 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 28 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 17 | 15 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 16 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-18
- Last updated
- 2017-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephanie Taunton's NPI number?
- Stephanie Taunton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558660373, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephanie Taunton's specialty?
- Stephanie Taunton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephanie Taunton located?
- Stephanie Taunton's practice location on file with NPPES is 231 Nursery Ave, Metairie, LA 70005-3605.
- What is Stephanie Taunton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephanie Taunton is (504) 615-1067.
- Does Stephanie Taunton accept Medicare?
- Stephanie Taunton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephanie Taunton's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephanie Taunton's NPI (1558660373) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.