Kaiser Tarafdar, MD
NPI 1043273790 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kaiser Tarafdar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1043273790).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043273790
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L7578 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,843 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 754 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 691 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 161 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 93 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 70 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 90 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 80 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 71 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 55 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 37 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 33 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$351 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2015-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kaiser Tarafdar's NPI number?
- Kaiser Tarafdar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043273790, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kaiser Tarafdar's specialty?
- Kaiser Tarafdar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kaiser Tarafdar located?
- Kaiser Tarafdar's practice location on file with NPPES is 4102 24th St, Lubbock, TX 79410-1806.
- What is Kaiser Tarafdar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kaiser Tarafdar is (806) 725-7015.
- Does Kaiser Tarafdar accept Medicare?
- Kaiser Tarafdar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kaiser Tarafdar's NPI active?
- Yes — Kaiser Tarafdar's NPI (1043273790) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.