Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Tachau, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Santa Fe, NM

  • NPI 1649384710
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1409 Luisa St, Suite D
Santa Fe, NM 875057002
(505) 984-8989
fax (505) 984-8892

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 1, 2013
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #325

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649384710. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
603
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$50,765
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 156 156 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 156 108 $86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 78 64 $56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 58 51 $32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 52 52 $140
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 23 $120
92250 Photography of the retina 26 24 $34
92134 Imaging of retina 20 15 $37
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 16 16 $26
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 14 14 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$412
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 3 $252.71
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $117.16
CooperVision Inc. 1 $25.69
ABBVIE INC. 1 $16.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$412

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
237
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$84,012
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 48 15 $1,486
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 47 0 $1,202
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 33 11 $37,684
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 22 0 $20,597
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 21 0 $13,334
Fluorometholone Generic 17 0 $1,326
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 14 0 $478
Amoxicillin Generic 12 0 $48
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 12 0 $553
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 11 0 $7,303

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paul Tachau's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Tachau practices Optometrist in Santa Fe, NM.
Where does Dr. Paul Tachau practice?
Dr. Paul Tachau practices at 1409 Luisa St, Santa Fe, NM 875057002. Office phone: 5059848989.
What is Dr. Paul Tachau's NPI?
Dr. Paul Tachau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649384710, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Tachau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Tachau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Tachau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.