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- 1409 Luisa St, Suite D, Santa Fe, NM 87505
About Dr. Tachau
Paul A. Tachau, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Santa Fe, NM. Paul trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 267 Medicare patients across 287 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1649384710.
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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
- (505) 984-8989
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1409 LUISA ST SUITE D
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
287 services · 267 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
109 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
43 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
36 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
66 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometrists in Santa Fe 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Paul A. Tachau specialize in?
Paul A. Tachau is an optometrist in Santa Fe, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Paul A. Tachau located?
Paul A. Tachau is listed at 1409 Luisa St Suite D, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Paul A. Tachau's phone number?
The number on file is (505) 984-8989. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Paul A. Tachau's NPI number?
Paul A. Tachau's National Provider Identifier is 1649384710. 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 Paul A. Tachau train?
Paul A. Tachau attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Paul A. Tachau been practicing?
Paul A. Tachau has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Paul A. Tachau do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul A. Tachau provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Paul A. Tachau confirmed this information?
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