Douglas Wayne Taylor, M.D.
Douglas Wayne Taylor is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Olympia, WA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across WA can see Douglas Wayne Taylor, M.D. in person in Olympia or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2987dNPPES updated 2018-03-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw Ste a, Olympia, WA 98502-8654
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better60.68%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+55.6 pts)
60.68% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,420
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
399
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
946
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $23k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$386 received from industry
16 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Douglas Wayne Taylor's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
22 years in practice
Experienced
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
Po Box 368, Olympia, WA 98507-0368
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Douglas Wayne Taylor
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Wayne Taylor for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Olympia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas Wayne Taylor
Dr. Taylor is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Olympia, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 786-8990.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Douglas Wayne Taylor
Practice Location
3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw Ste a, Olympia, WA 98502-8654
Mailing Address
Po Box 368, Olympia, WA 98507-0368
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