Charles Talakkottur, M.D.
NPI 1598949034 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tampa, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Talakkottur, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tampa, FL (NPI 1598949034).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598949034
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME100711 (FL)
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
18 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
467 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 167 | $178 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 71 | $74 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 59 | $72 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 51 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $124 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 109 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 319 | 150 |
| Lisinopril | 192 | 91 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 150 | 55 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 114 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 99 | 53 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 85 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,123 across 37 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
- 2007-12-19
- Last updated
- 2015-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Talakkottur's NPI number?
- Charles Talakkottur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598949034, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Talakkottur's specialty?
- Charles Talakkottur is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Talakkottur located?
- Charles Talakkottur's practice location on file with NPPES is 5106 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603-1433.
- What is Charles Talakkottur's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Talakkottur is (813) 874-1852.
- Does Charles Talakkottur accept Medicare?
- Charles Talakkottur is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Talakkottur's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Talakkottur's NPI (1598949034) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.