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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
Mailing address100 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105-3205

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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