KURT W TAUER MD
NPI 1053340802
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Germantown, TN

Active since July 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.86/100
CMS Quality Rating
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD, GERMANTOWN, TN 38138(901) 683-0055(901) 922-6757 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Kurt W Tauer Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KURT W TAUER MD (NPI 1053340802) is an individual medical oncology provider in Germantown, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (12823) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Magnolia Regional Health Center, and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053340802
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameKURT W TAUERCredential: MD
Location Address7945 WOLF RIVER BLVDGermantown, TN 38138-1762
Mailing Address7714 Poplar Avenue Suite 200Germantown, TN 38138-3941 · (901) 683-0055 · Fax (901) 922-6757
Fax(901) 922-6757
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 21, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 21, 2024
NPI 1053340802 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
Licenses Licensed in TN · 12823 Licensed in MS · 12260 Licensed in AR · R3993
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD, Germantown, TN 38138

Other Identifiers 8

Other4031625Aetna
Other87845AR · Ar Bcbs
Medicaid3191808TN
Medicaid112757001AR
Medicaid1785652LA
Medicaid00112465MS
Other2002901TN · Bcbs Tn
Medicaid202995205MO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kurt W Tauer Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284522103
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040623001167, I20080904000696
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 84

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg J1439
Ferric carboxymaltose is an iron supplement injection. It's given when your body needs more iron than you can consume through diet, like in anemia. The injection is administered by a healthcare professional into a vein.
26,250 services35 patients
Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg J9271
Pembrolizumab is a medication given via injection to help your body's immune system fight certain types of cancer. It's typically administered in a hospital or clinic by a healthcare professional.
15,200 services39 patients
Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) J0881
Darbepoetin alfa injection is a medication used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) often caused by chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. It works by stimulating your body to produce more red blood cells, helping to increase your energy and well-being.
8,710 services33 patients
Injection, oxaliplatin, 0.5 mg J9263
Oxaliplatin is a chemotherapy drug that is administered via injection. It works by stopping cancer cells from growing and dividing, which helps in the treatment of certain types of cancer. The dosage is 0.5 mg, and it's important to follow your doctor's instructions for this treatment.
7,600 services12 patients
Injection, daratumumab, 10 mg and hyaluronidase-fihj J9144
Daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj is an injection administered to treat certain types of blood cancer. The medication works by targeting and killing specific cancer cells. It's often given under the skin to reduce side effects and improve patient comfort.
5,220 services17 patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
4,920 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Magnolia Regional Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Corinth, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number250009
Location611 Alcorn DriveCorinth, MS 38834 · Alcorn County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto

Acute Care Hospitals · Southaven, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250141
Location7601 Southcrest ParkwaySouthaven, MS 38671 · De Soto County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440048
Location6019 Walnut Grove RoadMemphis, TN 38120 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Regional One Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440152
Location877 Jefferson AvenueMemphis, TN 38103 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440183
Location5959 Park AveMemphis, TN 38119 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38138 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.86/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.3
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost75.5

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers16 claims358 services$3.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims341 services$5.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers25 claims12,571 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier42 claims3,262 services$0.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$13.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$6.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Surgery
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Nurse Practitioner
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Genetic Counselor, MS
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Physician Assistant
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
7945 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kurt Tauer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt Tauer is 1053340802. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2006.

Where is Kurt Tauer located?

Kurt Tauer practices at 7945 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138. The listed phone number is (901) 683-0055.

What is Kurt Tauer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Kurt Tauer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kurt Tauer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kurt Tauer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Kurt Tauer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kurt Tauer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kurt Tauer is affiliated with Magnolia Regional Health Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Regional One Health and St Francis Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt Tauer was last updated on February 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.