Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Taglia, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Lompoc, CA

  • NPI 1538562202
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1225 N H St
Lompoc, CA 934363301
(805) 737-8700
fax (805) 737-8701
Mailing address
1515 E Ocean Ave
Lompoc, CA 934367092

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 14, 2024
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A134209

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538562202. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
306
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$40,493
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 122 88 $135
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 70 70 $173
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 43 41 $97
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 24 23 $134
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 19 18 $81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 15 15 $179
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 13 13 $26

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Lompoc Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,899
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 14 $2,729.44
Enterra Medical, INC. 2 $85.85
Ambu INC. 1 $30.00
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $21.18
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $18.79
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $14.21

By nature of payment

Education
$1,500
Travel and Lodging
$779
Food and Beverage
$620

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
34
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$21,436
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 22 0 $21,166
Omeprazole Generic 12 0 $270

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Taglia's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Taglia practices Surgery Physician in Lompoc, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Taglia practice?
Dr. Christopher Taglia practices at 1225 N H St, Lompoc, CA 934363301. Office phone: 8057378700.
What is Dr. Christopher Taglia's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Taglia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538562202, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Taglia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Taglia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Taglia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.