Dustin Heber Tauferner, D.O.
Dustin Heber Tauferner is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Fort Hood, TX with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Dustin Heber Tauferner, D.O. has been part of the Fort Hood medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 5139dNPPES updated 2012-04-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Carl R Darnall Medical Center 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.98%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)
13.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
840
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
227
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
379
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$25 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Dustin Heber Tauferner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med
20 years in practice
Experienced
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Taxonomy: 207P00000X
Education & Training
University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544
Differs from practice location
Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Dustin Heber Tauferner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dustin Heber Tauferner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Hood 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 Dustin Heber Tauferner
NPI records show Dr. Tauferner as active with telehealth listed in Fort Hood, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (254) 288-8303.
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 Dustin Heber Tauferner
Practice Location
Carl R Darnall Medical Center 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544
Mailing Address
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544
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