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Orthopedic Surgery

Mehul M. Taylor, MD

Works at hospitals in Lancaster, CA · Palmdale, CA · Ridgecrest, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Mehul M. Taylor, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1041 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Phone: (760) 446-8692. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Mehul M. Taylor had 755 Original Medicare patients and 21,470 services. NPI 1205037561. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Mehul M. Taylor, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Mehul M. Taylor accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mehul M. Taylor 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 Mehul M. Taylor see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 755 Original Medicare patients and 21,470 services for Mehul M. Taylor. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Mehul M. Taylor's NPI number?
1205037561. 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 Mehul M. Taylor, 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 patients755
Services billed to Medicare21,470
Different services or procedures108
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)12,480 services
  2. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)1,928 services
  3. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,442 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,010 services
  5. Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)775 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Depression22%

Hospitals where Mehul M. Taylor works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mehul M. Taylor at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Antelope Valley HospitalLancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050056
  • Palmdale Regional Medical CenterPalmdale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050204
  • Ridgecrest Regional HospitalRidgecrest, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051333

Practice locations

Addresses where Mehul M. Taylor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Mehul M. Taylor as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital95 clinicians in the group
  • Valley Orthopedic Institute Inc6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Ridgecrest

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ridgecrest, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolChicago College Of Medicine And Surgery
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205037561
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians