Salvatore Tarantino, M.D.
NPI 1174581458 · Internal Medicine Physician · La Mesa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salvatore Tarantino, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in La Mesa, CA (NPI 1174581458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174581458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A41845 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,196 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 356 | $137 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 235 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 189 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 182 | $190 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 112 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 158 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 807 | 231 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 659 | 185 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 621 | 168 |
| Losartan Potassium | 543 | 150 |
| Lisinopril | 332 | 95 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 317 | 97 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$599 across 31 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
- 2006-05-03
- Last updated
- 2020-11-11
- Certified
- 2020-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salvatore Tarantino's NPI number?
- Salvatore Tarantino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174581458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salvatore Tarantino's specialty?
- Salvatore Tarantino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salvatore Tarantino located?
- Salvatore Tarantino's practice location on file with NPPES is 8881 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 91942.
- What is Salvatore Tarantino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salvatore Tarantino is (619) 462-5555.
- Does Salvatore Tarantino accept Medicare?
- Salvatore Tarantino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salvatore Tarantino's NPI active?
- Yes — Salvatore Tarantino's NPI (1174581458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.