Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Tauchen, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lincolnshire, IL

  • NPI 1992004162
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
920 Milwaukee Ave
Lincolnshire, IL 600693839
(847) 866-7846

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0114X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036142340

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992004162. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,304
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$475,786
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 5,856 119 $17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 372 310 $95
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 282 227 $49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 246 172 $76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 240 210 $50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 230 177 $134
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 155 33 $1
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 133 104 $42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 133 133 $118
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views 87 87 $43

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Lincolnshire Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 377. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,890
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 2 $3,500.00
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 1 $877.50
Stryker Corporation 9 $454.39
Fidia Pharma USA INC. 2 $37.74
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $20.02

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$3,500
Consulting Fee
$878
Food and Beverage
$512

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
237
Patients
145
Total drug cost
$1,968
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 76 40 $129
Celecoxib Generic 40 21 $805
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 30 26 $383
Tramadol Hcl Generic 27 20 $120
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 19 0 $279
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 17 12 $40
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 15 13 $107
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 13 $105

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alexander Tauchen's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Tauchen practices Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Lincolnshire, IL.
Where does Dr. Alexander Tauchen practice?
Dr. Alexander Tauchen practices at 920 Milwaukee Ave, Lincolnshire, IL 600693839. Office phone: 8478667846.
What is Dr. Alexander Tauchen's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Tauchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992004162, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Tauchen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Tauchen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Tauchen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.