Quick answers
- Does Layne S. Tait accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Layne S. Tait accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Layne S. Tait see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 350 services for Layne S. Tait. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Layne S. Tait's NPI number?
- 1194838193. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Layne S. Tait, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 285 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 350 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)196 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)26 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)20 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)13 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Layne S. Tait is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2401 W University Ave, Ball Outpatient Surgery CenterMuncie, IN 47303 (765) 747‑3111
- 2651 E Discovery PkwyBloomington, IN 47408 (812) 353‑9147
- 4105 Dicke RdFort Wayne, IN 46804 (260) 268‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Layne S. Tait as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aas Indiana LLC48 clinicians in the group
- Bloomington Anesthesiologists PC39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Muncie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Muncie, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aas Indiana LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194838193 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians