Dr. Karen Christine Taugher
Optometry in Elk Grove, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Karen Christine Taugher, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Elk Grove, 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. Contact Dr. Karen Christine Taugher at 9394 Big Horn Blvd to request Dr. Karen Christine Taugher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
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)
help 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
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eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - She does 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.
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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.
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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
Medical Licenses
Dr. Karen Christine Taugher has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 20 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail 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.
| OPT12686 | California |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Dignity Health Medical Group Inland Empire A Service Of Dignity Health
| Dignity Health Medical Foundation | 597 |
Practice Locations
9394 Big Horn Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758-7977
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, March 6, 2015, 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
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