DR. RALPH THEODORE TAURAN M.D.
NPI 1225029820
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Lakeland, FL

Q: What is Ralph Tauran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Tauran is 1225029820. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2005.

Q: What is Ralph Tauran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Tauran was last updated on July 29, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since November 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

80.11/100

CMS Quality Rating

1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33805(863) 687-1321(863) 284-1730 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Ralph Theodore Tauran M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RALPH THEODORE TAURAN M.D. (NPI 1225029820) is an individual infectious disease provider in Lakeland, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME 0070924) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225029820

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. RALPH THEODORE TAURANCredential: M.D.

Location Address1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVDLakeland, FL 33805-4543

Mailing Address1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Attn: Medical Staff OfficeLakeland, FL 33805-4543

Phone(863) 687-1321

Fax(863) 284-1730

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2015

✔ NPI 1225029820 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME 0070924

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.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

Dr. Ralph Theodore Tauran M.d. 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 ID5991951840

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120808000300

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

491 services182 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

99 services93 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

39 services39 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

16 services14 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakeland, FL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100157

Location1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33805 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

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

80.11/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

63.29

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

64.85

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