Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jamie Taffora, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Merrillville, IN
- NPI 1144238890
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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303 W 89Th Ave
Merrillville, IN 464106294
(219) 769-8989
fax (219) 756-0560 - Mailing address
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1206 Oriskany Dr
Schererville, IN 463753099
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 4, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #046-009004
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144238890. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
301
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$27,113
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 104 | 95 | $84 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 85 | 60 | $119 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 64 | 60 | $38 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 22 | 22 | $118 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 15 | 15 | $104 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 11 | 11 | $155 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Merrillville Optometrist, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$513
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 8 | $150.01 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 3 | $84.49 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $81.92 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 3 | $75.76 | |
| Harrow Eye, LLC | 2 | $47.31 | |
| Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited | 1 | $33.83 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 1 | $22.42 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 1 | $16.90 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
114
Patients
73
Total drug cost
$52,701
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 36 | 29 | $321 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 34 | 30 | $1,187 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 31 | 14 | $38,822 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 13 | 0 | $12,371 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jamie Taffora's medical specialty?
Dr. Jamie Taffora practices Optometrist in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Jamie Taffora practice?
Dr. Jamie Taffora practices at 303 W 89Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 464106294. Office phone: 2197698989.
What is Dr. Jamie Taffora's NPI?
Dr. Jamie Taffora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144238890, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jamie Taffora accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jamie Taffora accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jamie Taffora commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.