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Benjamin Tautges, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1225527153

Benjamin Tautges, OD is an Optometry in Palm Desert, California. Qualified in 2017, 9 years ago. Practices with Hawaii Permanente Medical Group Inc, a 705-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Arizona and California.

Years since qualifying
9
Licensed in
AZ, CA
In the registry since
2018
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

44139 Monterey Ave Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 779-0800
Fax: (760) 779-0801
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 9515 W Camelback Rd Ste 110, Phoenix, AZ 85037-1365 — (623) 937-1655

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 33945 (CA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2237 (AZ)

Record details

NPI number1225527153
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 7, 2018
Last updated in NPPESAugust 7, 2018

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2017 (9 years in practice)
Group practice Hawaii Permanente Medical Group Inc — 705 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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