Dr. Karen Christine Taugher

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen Christine Taugher, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Carmichael, California. She attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Karen Christine Taugher also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dignity Health Medical Foundation. Dr. Karen Christine Taugher accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (916) 536-2500 to request Dr. Karen Christine Taugher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 6555 Coyle Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608-0302

Phone 1: (916) 536-2500
Phone 2: (916) 536-3540


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen Christine Taugher
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2769456920
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Optometry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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    Doctor of Optometry
    Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karen Christine Taugher attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518975242
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 13, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Karen Christine Taugher

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen Christine Taugher has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 20 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Medical Group Practice

  • Dignity Health Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

6555 Coyle Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608-0302
Phone: (916) 536-2500
Phone 2: (916) 536-3540
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 13, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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