Benedict Taylor, MD
NPI 1831355957 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Boise, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benedict Taylor, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Boise, ID (NPI 1831355957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831355957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A94309 (CA)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
114 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 44 | $166 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 42 | $652 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 14 | $171 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$652 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$589 across 31 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-29
- Last updated
- 2015-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benedict Taylor's NPI number?
- Benedict Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831355957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benedict Taylor's specialty?
- Benedict Taylor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benedict Taylor located?
- Benedict Taylor's practice location on file with NPPES is 6140 W Curtisian, Boise, ID 83704-0109.
- What is Benedict Taylor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benedict Taylor is (208) 367-7787.
- Does Benedict Taylor accept Medicare?
- Benedict Taylor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benedict Taylor's NPI active?
- Yes — Benedict Taylor's NPI (1831355957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.