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- 100 Mercy Way, Dept of Radiology, Joplin, MO 64804
About Dr. Taggart
Based in Joplin, MO, Steven J. Taggart, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Steven graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1982. Steven is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 1,230 Medicare patients across 1,288 services. The services billed most often include screening mammography, screening 3d breast mammography, and x-ray of chest, 1 view. NPI 1497716716 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (417) 781-2727
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
100 MERCY WAY DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
Joplin, MO 64804
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,288 services · 1,230 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
50 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
34 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
22 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
478 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
474 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
88 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | Imaging | 74230 |
31 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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.
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 radiologists in Joplin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Steven J. Taggart specialize in?
Steven J. Taggart is a radiologist in Joplin, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Steven J. Taggart located?
Steven J. Taggart is listed at 100 Mercy Way Dept of Radiology, Joplin, MO 64804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Steven J. Taggart's phone number?
The number on file is (417) 781-2727. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Steven J. Taggart's NPI number?
Steven J. Taggart's National Provider Identifier is 1497716716. 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 Steven J. Taggart train?
Steven J. Taggart attended University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Steven J. Taggart been practicing?
Steven J. Taggart has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Steven J. Taggart do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven J. Taggart performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Steven J. Taggart confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven J. Taggart. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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