Quick answers
- Does Kelly A. Taunton accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kelly A. Taunton may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kelly A. Taunton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 299 Original Medicare patients and 633 services for Kelly A. Taunton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelly A. Taunton's NPI number?
- 1275923914. 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 Kelly A. Taunton, 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 | 299 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 633 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)360 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)161 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)85 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)16 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 cholesterol68%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)62%
- Arthritis37%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Kelly A. Taunton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kelly A. Taunton 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.
- CentraCare - BensonBenson, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241365
- CentraCare - RedwoodRedwood Falls, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241351
- Centracare- Rice Memorial HospitalWillmar, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240088
- Chippewa County HospitalMontevideo, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241325
- Meeker Memorial HospitalLitchfield, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241366
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelly A. Taunton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Caring WayRedwood Falls, MN 56283 (507) 637‑2985
- 301 Becker Ave SWWillmar, MN 56201 (320) 235‑4543
- 824 N 11th StMontevideo, MN 56265 (320) 269‑8877
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelly A. Taunton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CCM Health69 clinicians in the group
- Carris Health - Redwood LLC43 clinicians in the group
- Carris Health LLC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Redwood Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Redwood Falls, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CCM Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275923914 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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