Robert Tunks, MD
NPI 1598969081 · Pediatric Cardiology Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Tunks, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1598969081).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598969081
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD451247 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4800 Friendship AvePittsburgh, PA 15224-1722Phone: (412) 578-5858Fax: (412) 578-1529
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-11
- Last updated
- 2024-06-18
- Certified
- 2024-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Tunks's NPI number?
- Robert Tunks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598969081, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Tunks's specialty?
- Robert Tunks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Tunks located?
- Robert Tunks's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is Robert Tunks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Tunks is (717) 531-2050.
- Does Robert Tunks accept Medicare?
- Robert Tunks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Tunks's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Tunks's NPI (1598969081) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.