Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Philip Taunton, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1871570945

Philip Taunton, OD is an Optometry in San Diego, California. Qualified in 1996, 30 years ago. Practices with Pacific Eye Institute a Medical Group Inc, a 46-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
30
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2005
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

3939 3rd Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-3002
Phone: (619) 243-0629
Fax: (619) 692-0229
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 10995T (CA)

Record details

NPI number1871570945
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedDecember 29, 2005
Last updated in NPPESAugust 9, 2026

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1996 (30 years in practice)
Group practice Pacific Eye Institute A Medical Group Inc — 46 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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