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
- Primary practice
-
1225 N H St
Lompoc, CA 934363301
(805) 737-8700
fax (805) 737-8701 - Mailing address
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1515 E Ocean Ave
Lompoc, CA 934367092
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.