Rafael Tamargo, M.D.
NPI 1467944496 · Psychiatry Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Tamargo, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1467944496).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467944496
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
142 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Using Electrical Currents90870 | 82 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $116 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 12 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 15 |
| Clonazepam | 14 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 14 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 13 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 12 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 11 |
| Mirtazapine | 11 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3807 Ohara StreetE502; Attn: Kim KirhnerPittsburgh, PA 15213Phone: (412) 246-5320
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-05
- Last updated
- 2022-06-08
- Certified
- 2022-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Tamargo's NPI number?
- Rafael Tamargo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467944496, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Tamargo's specialty?
- Rafael Tamargo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Tamargo located?
- Rafael Tamargo's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Rafael Tamargo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Tamargo is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Rafael Tamargo accept Medicare?
- Rafael Tamargo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Tamargo's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Tamargo's NPI (1467944496) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.