MS. ABBY ELIZABETH TAUSEND MD
NPI 1184868010
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 22, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
739 BISON DR, HOUSTON, TX 77079(409) 392-5662 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Ms. Abby Elizabeth Tausend Md NPPES

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

MS. ABBY ELIZABETH TAUSEND MD (NPI 1184868010) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P1497) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184868010
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. ABBY ELIZABETH TAUSENDCredential: MD
Location Address739 BISON DRHouston, TX 77079-4432
Mailing Address739 Bison DrHouston, TX 77079-4432 · (409) 392-5662
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2013
NPI 1184868010 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · P1497 Licensed in LA · MD.204466
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

739 BISON DR, Houston, TX 77079

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PINP01097135TX
Medicare PINTXB154369TX
Other8DF990TX · Bcbs-tx
Other1184868010TX · Tricare South
Medicaid301961401TX

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

Ms. Abby Elizabeth Tausend 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 ID6901074509
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110726000955
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
178 services166 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
50 services47 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190045
Location1202 S Tyler StreetCovington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bogalusa, LA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190312
Location433 Plaza StreetBogalusa, LA 70427 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77079 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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 Abby Tausend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abby Tausend is 1184868010. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2009.

Where is Abby Tausend located?

Abby Tausend practices at 739 Bison Dr, Houston, TX 77079. The listed phone number is (409) 392-5662.

What is Abby Tausend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Abby Tausend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abby Tausend 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.

Is Abby Tausend affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Abby Tausend is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital and Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abby Tausend was last updated on February 26, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.