Taro Arai, MD
NPI 1518002393 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Havertown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taro Arai, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Havertown, PA (NPI 1518002393).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518002393
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD48802L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
594 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 208 | $92 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Rectum and Lower Large Bowel Using an Endoscope45300 | 175 | $131 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 82 | $123 |
| Removal of External Hemorrhoids By Rubber Banding46221 | 74 | $291 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 55 | $115 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$291 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | 130 | 84 |
| Hydrocortisonebrand: Procto-Med Hc | 47 | 27 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 33 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 30 |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine | 16 | — |
| Metronidazole | 14 | 14 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 14 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taro Arai's NPI number?
- Taro Arai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518002393, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taro Arai's specialty?
- Taro Arai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Taro Arai located?
- Taro Arai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083-3442.
- What is Taro Arai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taro Arai is (610) 446-7882.
- Does Taro Arai accept Medicare?
- Taro Arai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taro Arai's NPI active?
- Yes — Taro Arai's NPI (1518002393) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.