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JACOB D TAUNTON DO
NPI 1639791254
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Bedford, TX

Active since May 18, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2425 HIGWAY 121, BEDFORD, TX 76021(817) 540-4477(817) 540-5633 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2026, Jul 1, 2025, Jun 25, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Jacob D Taunton Do NPPES

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

JACOB D TAUNTON DO (NPI 1639791254) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Bedford, Texas, licensed in Texas (V9723) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639791254
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameJACOB D TAUNTONCredential: DO
Location Address2425 HIGWAY 121Bedford, TX 76021-5011
Mailing Address2425 Higway 121Bedford, TX 76021-5011 · (817) 540-4477 · Fax (817) 540-5633
Phone(817) 540-4477
Fax(817) 540-5633
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1639791254 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V9723
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License V9723 (TX), DO.2730 (AL), E-19088 (AR)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2425 HIGWAY 121, Bedford, TX 76021
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14401 Riverchase DrPhenix City, AL 36867-7483 · Phone (334) 732-3000
Location 210815 Colonel Glenn Rd Ste 500Little Rock, AR 72204-8041 · Phone (501) 406-9201 · Fax (501) 320-7813

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jacob D Taunton Do 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 ID7315454261
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250725004193
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.

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 Jacob Taunton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jacob Taunton is 1639791254. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2020.

Where is Jacob Taunton located?

Jacob Taunton practices at 2425 Higway 121, Bedford, TX 76021. The listed phone number is (817) 540-4477.

What is Jacob Taunton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Jacob Taunton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jacob Taunton 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 Jacob Taunton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Jacob Taunton 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jacob Taunton was last updated on August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 days 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.