Quick answers
- Does Salvador Tafoya accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Salvador Tafoya may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Salvador Tafoya see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 88 services for Salvador Tafoya. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salvador Tafoya's NPI number?
- 1871955708. 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 Salvador Tafoya, 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 88 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)12 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes31%
- Osteoporosis31%
Hospitals where Salvador Tafoya works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salvador Tafoya 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.
- UCI Health-OrangeOrange, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050348
Practice locations
Addresses where Salvador Tafoya is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 the City Dr SOrange, CA 92868 (714) 456‑7004
- 1900 E Washington StColton, CA 92324 (909) 825‑3425
- 288 N Santa Anita Ave, Suite 404Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 300‑5300
- 67555 E Palm Canyon Dr, Suite 117and118Cathedral City, CA 92234 (760) 656‑6111
- 8741 Alden Dr, Suite CLos Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 693‑8832
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Salvador Tafoya as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of239 clinicians in the group
- Vasa Anesthesia Professional Corporation22 clinicians in the group
- San Gabriel Anesthesia Associates, PC16 clinicians in the group
- Raelle Anesthesia Inc15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), California →
Other nurse anesthetists in Orange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orange, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871955708 |
| 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