Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Phillip Tafoya, MD
Specialist (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Temecula, CA
- NPI 1073509469
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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45143 Saddleback CT
Temecula, CA 925926528
(951) 538-8830
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 27, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A78828
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073509469. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,115
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$237,943
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0181 |
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow | 1,077 | 280 | $112 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 294 | 248 | $58 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 215 | 167 | $46 | |
99345 |
Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 175 | 175 | $214 | |
99350 |
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | 165 | 113 | $196 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 85 | 83 | $88 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 61 | 61 | $138 | |
G0438 |
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | 24 | 24 | $178 | |
99407 |
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, more than 10 minutes | 19 | 14 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Temecula Specialist, average services per provider: 1,134. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,330
Patients
292
Total drug cost
$14,885
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 171 | 40 | $2,328 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 128 | 30 | $520 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 115 | 23 | $1,338 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 113 | 26 | $1,231 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 111 | 26 | $995 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 92 | 19 | $2,075 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 88 | 23 | $1,227 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 83 | 14 | $716 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 81 | 23 | $745 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 78 | 18 | $723 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Phillip Tafoya's medical specialty?
Dr. Phillip Tafoya practices Specialist in Temecula, CA.
Where does Dr. Phillip Tafoya practice?
Dr. Phillip Tafoya practices at 45143 Saddleback CT, Temecula, CA 925926528. Office phone: 9515388830.
What is Dr. Phillip Tafoya's NPI?
Dr. Phillip Tafoya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073509469, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Phillip Tafoya accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Phillip Tafoya accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Phillip Tafoya commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow (HCPCS G0181); Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (HCPCS G0180); Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (HCPCS G0179). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.