Dr Derek Allan Taggard, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Fresno, CA

Dr Derek Allan Taggard, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Fresno, California. He went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Community Health Partners and his current practice location is 45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104, Fresno, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 320-0530.

Dr Derek Allan Taggard is licensed to practice in California (license number A80229) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1548242589.

Contact Information

Dr Derek Allan Taggard, MD
45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104,
Fresno, CA 93720-1565
(559) 320-0530
(559) 320-0532

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derek Allan Taggard
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience28 Years
Location45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104, Fresno, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Derek Allan Taggard attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548242589
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/07/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830250117
  • Enrollment ID: I20150326001319

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derek Allan Taggard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548242589NPI-NPPES
00A802290MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery A80229 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Regional Medical CenterFresno, CAHospital
Clovis Community Medical CenterClovis, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Health Partners6608280268429

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Derek Allan Taggard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Health Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952912420
PECOS PAC ID: 6608280268
Enrollment ID: O20210122001714

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Derek Allan Taggard is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Derek Allan Taggard, MD
2625 E Divisadero St,
Fresno, CA 93721-1431

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Dr Derek Allan Taggard, MD
45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104,
Fresno, CA 93720-1565

Ph: (559) 320-0530

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Neurological Surgery Doctors in Fresno, CA

Robert L. Macdonald, MD
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Ian Todd Johnson, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 45 E River Park Pl W, Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-320-0530    Fax: 559-320-0532

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