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Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Utah School of Medicine (2015)

335 E Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433-1000

Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD is an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2015 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD is affiliated with MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS PA.

Office Locations

335 E Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433-1000

(828) 433-6274

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2023, Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD had a list price for ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

extraocular surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2013, Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, extraocular surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	75
eye procedures	689
laser treatment	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	34
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	43
doctor visit	494
eye procedures	1024
laser treatment	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	70
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	724
eye procedures	1265
laser treatment	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	76
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	737
eye procedures	1131
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
laser treatment	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	615
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	71
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	69
doctor visit	648
eye procedures	1144
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	69

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	70
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	535
eye procedures	1050
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	573
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	221
85 and over	64
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	289

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2015. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine (2015)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$479 Healon Viscoelastics $140	Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL $125	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $105	Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System $48	Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System $34	Other $28
Alcon Research Ltd	$266 $266
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$65 $65
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited	$62 RayOne Aspheric $62
Alcon Vision LLC	$40 Hydrus Microstent $24	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $16
Other	$53 BESIVANCE $18	MIEBO $18	XIIDRA $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$946
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Michael Taggart's medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). He is a graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Glen Taggart, MD From 2019 - 2023

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