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Optometry

Teresa M. Taylor-Back, OD

Sees patients in Selma, CA · Fresno, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Teresa M. Taylor-Back, OD is an optometrist at 2719 Cinema Way, Selma, CA 93662. Phone: (559) 486-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Teresa M. Taylor-Back had 521 Original Medicare patients and 797 services. NPI 1629078050. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 2719 Cinema Way, Selma, CA 93662 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (559) 486‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Vision Care Center a Medical Group Inc
  • Optometry school: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago · graduated 1997 (29 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Teresa M. Taylor-Back, 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 Teresa M. Taylor-Back accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Teresa M. Taylor-Back 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 Teresa M. Taylor-Back see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 521 Original Medicare patients and 797 services for Teresa M. Taylor-Back. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Teresa M. Taylor-Back's NPI number?
1629078050. 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 Teresa M. Taylor-Back, 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 patients521
Services billed to Medicare797
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)271 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)185 services
  3. Photography of the retina (92250)90 services
  4. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)79 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)62 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%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Teresa M. Taylor-Back as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Vision Care Center a Medical Group Inc19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Selma

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

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Other clinicians in Vision Care Center a Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolIllinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
Graduation year1997 (29 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629078050
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Sources

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