Quick answers
- Does Karen C. Taugher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen C. Taugher 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 Karen C. Taugher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 403 Original Medicare patients and 760 services for Karen C. Taugher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen C. Taugher's NPI number?
- 1518975242. 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 Karen C. Taugher, 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 | 403 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 760 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)221 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)135 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)111 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)97 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)88 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes41%
- Depression26%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen C. Taugher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6555 Coyle AveCarmichael, CA 95608 (916) 536‑3540
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen C. Taugher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of California - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518975242 |
| 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