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Ophthalmology

Paul M. Taupeka, MD

Works at hospitals in Mobile, AL · Fairhope, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Paul M. Taupeka, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1700 Springhill Ave, Suite 100, Mobile, AL 36604. Phone: (251) 435-1200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul M. Taupeka had 403 Original Medicare patients and 1,764 services. NPI 1356364061. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1700 Springhill Ave, Suite 100, Mobile, AL 36604 · Directions
  • Phone: (251) 435‑1200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Thomas Hospital
  • Group practice: Imc-Diagnostic and Medical Clinic LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine · graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul M. Taupeka, 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 Paul M. Taupeka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul M. Taupeka 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 Paul M. Taupeka see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 403 Original Medicare patients and 1,764 services for Paul M. Taupeka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul M. Taupeka's NPI number?
1356364061. 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 Paul M. Taupeka, 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 patients403
Services billed to Medicare1,764
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)230 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)148 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)134 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)130 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)97 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Paul M. Taupeka works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul M. Taupeka 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.

  • Mobile Infirmary Medical CenterMobile, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010113
  • Thomas HospitalFairhope, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010100

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul M. Taupeka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Imc-Diagnostic and Medical Clinic LLC164 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Mobile

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mobile, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Imc-Diagnostic and Medical Clinic LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356364061
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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