Volkan Taskin, MD
NPI 1568412492 · Gastroenterology Physician · Easton, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Volkan Taskin, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Easton, MD (NPI 1568412492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568412492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0056514 (MD)
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
1,105 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 201 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 172 | $90 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 150 | $127 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 113 | $247 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $127 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 609 | 219 |
| Famotidine | 398 | 144 |
| Omeprazole | 189 | 67 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 82 | 21 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 77 | 30 |
| Sucralfate | 71 | 25 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 63 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$376 across 20 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
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2010-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Volkan Taskin's NPI number?
- Volkan Taskin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568412492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Volkan Taskin's specialty?
- Volkan Taskin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Volkan Taskin located?
- Volkan Taskin's practice location on file with NPPES is 511 Idlewild Ave, Easton, MD 21601-3825.
- What is Volkan Taskin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Volkan Taskin is (410) 822-6005.
- Does Volkan Taskin accept Medicare?
- Volkan Taskin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Volkan Taskin's NPI active?
- Yes — Volkan Taskin's NPI (1568412492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.