Physician Profile
Oscar D. Taunton, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Taunton
Based in Bedford, TX, Oscar D. Taunton, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Oscar graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1989. Oscar is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Oscar cared for 2,367 Medicare patients across 3,794 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views. NPI 1033196050 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (817) 540-4477
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2425 HIGHWAY 121
Bedford, TX 76021
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,794 services · 2,367 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
135 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
124 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
104 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
59 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of contrast for imaging of hip joint | Procedure | 27093 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis | Procedure | 27486 |
18 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Other procedure on pelvis or hip joint | Procedure | 27299 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
326 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
209 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Bedford 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Taunton specialize in?
Dr. Taunton is an orthopedic surgeon in Bedford, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Taunton located?
Dr. Taunton is listed at 2425 Highway 121, Bedford, TX 76021. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Taunton's phone number?
The number on file is (817) 540-4477. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Taunton's NPI number?
Dr. Taunton's National Provider Identifier is 1033196050. 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. Taunton go to medical school?
Dr. Taunton attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Taunton been practicing?
Dr. Taunton has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Taunton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Taunton performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Taunton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Taunton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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