Physician Profile
Kevin W. Taggart, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Taggart
Kevin W. Taggart, MD practices family medicine in Puyallup, WA. Kevin is a 1996 graduate of University of California, Geffen School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Kevin cared for 349 Medicare patients across 495 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588727846.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (253) 848-5951
- Email not available
Practice Locations
611 31ST AVE SW STE. C
Puyallup, WA 98373
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
495 services · 349 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
72 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
90 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
41 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family doctors at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Puyallup 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Taggart?
Dr. Taggart is a family doctor in Puyallup, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Taggart's address?
Dr. Taggart is listed at 611 31St Ave Sw Ste. C, Puyallup, WA 98373. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Taggart?
The number on file is (253) 848-5951. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Taggart's NPI number?
Dr. Taggart's National Provider Identifier is 1588727846. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Taggart train?
Dr. Taggart attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Taggart been practicing?
Dr. Taggart has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Taggart perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Taggart performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Taggart confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Taggart. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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