Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Taunton, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1992784854
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 20, 2020
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #47800 · North Carolina #2009-01037
Medicaid (2)
NC #5911890 · MN #ENROLLED

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992784854. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
566
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$224,425
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 151 142 $126
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 93 93 $163
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 87 86 $1,223
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 61 17 $8
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 59 55 $1,212
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 34 34 $110
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 33 31 $70
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure 32 31 $135
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 16 16 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Rochester Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$158,500
Transactions
116
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Encore Medical, Lp 110 $151,938.09
Insight Medical Systems, INC. 6 $6,561.96

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$138,200
Travel and Lodging
$19,524
Food and Beverage
$776

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Taunton's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Taunton practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Michael Taunton practice?
Dr. Michael Taunton practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Michael Taunton's NPI?
Dr. Michael Taunton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992784854, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Taunton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Taunton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Taunton 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); Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (HCPCS 27130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.