Tariq Alfarra, DO
NPI 1447757018 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tariq Alfarra, DO is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1447757018).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447757018
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H0094037 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
607 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 | 232 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 76 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 64 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 101 | 89 |
| Gabapentin | 86 | 39 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 46 | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 39 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 35 | — |
| Pregabalin | 32 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21,548 across 183 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5067 55th St NwRochester, MN 55901-3809Phone: (507) 292-7070
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-10
- Last updated
- 2025-07-01
- Certified
- 2025-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tariq Alfarra's NPI number?
- Tariq Alfarra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447757018, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tariq Alfarra's specialty?
- Tariq Alfarra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tariq Alfarra located?
- Tariq Alfarra's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St # Ms 01161b, Temple, TX 76508-3625.
- What is Tariq Alfarra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tariq Alfarra is (254) 724-8797.
- Does Tariq Alfarra accept Medicare?
- Tariq Alfarra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tariq Alfarra's NPI active?
- Yes — Tariq Alfarra's NPI (1447757018) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.