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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jacob Taunton was last updated on September 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 53 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.

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: September 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2026, Aug 14, 2026, Jul 1, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

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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 UpdateSeptember 11, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 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 110815 Colonel Glenn Rd Ste 500Little Rock, AR 72204-8041 · Phone (501) 406-9201 · Fax (501) 320-7813

Location 24401 Riverchase DrPhenix City, AL 36867-7483 · Phone (334) 732-3000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Jacob Taunton reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texas Orthopedic Specialists, PLLC

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

2425 HIGHWAY 121
Bedford, TX 76021

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
9 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1255443289 (817) 540-4477

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

281 mi

Psychiatry

3425 N FUTRALL DR STE 103
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720217599 (479) 713-8350

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jacob Taunton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jacob Taunton reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Orthopedic Specialists, PLLC (Bedford, TX) and University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Fayetteville, AR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jacob Taunton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jacob Taunton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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 September 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 53 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.