Tafadzwa Makarawo, MD
NPI 1376836452 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Glendale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tafadzwa Makarawo, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Glendale, AZ (NPI 1376836452).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376836452
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 54564 (AZ)
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
15 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
333 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $88 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 44 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 34 | $107 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $161 |
| Removal of External Hemorrhoids By Rubber Banding46221 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 102 | 99 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | 29 |
| Hydrocortisone | 29 | 22 |
| Metronidazole | 28 | 26 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 25 | 24 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 24 | 20 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 23 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,800 across 17 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
- 2011-05-23
- Last updated
- 2018-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tafadzwa Makarawo's NPI number?
- Tafadzwa Makarawo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376836452, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tafadzwa Makarawo's specialty?
- Tafadzwa Makarawo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tafadzwa Makarawo located?
- Tafadzwa Makarawo's practice location on file with NPPES is 18275 N 59th Ave Ste M-176, Glendale, AZ 85308.
- What is Tafadzwa Makarawo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tafadzwa Makarawo is (602) 993-2622.
- Does Tafadzwa Makarawo accept Medicare?
- Tafadzwa Makarawo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tafadzwa Makarawo's NPI active?
- Yes — Tafadzwa Makarawo's NPI (1376836452) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.