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Benjamin Tautges, OD
Optometrist in Palm Desert, CA · enumerated 2018.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1225527153
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Benjamin Tautges
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Phone (760) 779-0800
Fax (760) 779-0801
Enumeration date May 7, 2018
Last updated in NPPES Aug 7, 2018
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1760541569 | Medicaid | CA | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Benjamin Tautges practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Palm Desert, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Benjamin Tautges?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Benjamin Tautges is 1225527153, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2018-08-07.