Isaac Tafur, MD
NPI 1679536387 · Medical Oncology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Isaac Tafur, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1679536387).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679536387
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2005-0643 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
964 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 636 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 112 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 85 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 46 | $170 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 34 | $133 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 208 | 63 |
| Potassium Chloride | 62 | 20 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 53 | 26 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 51 | 38 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 47 | — |
| Promethazine Hcl | 44 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 34 | — |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$472 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1600 N Main AveLovington, NM 88260-2813Phone: (806) 725-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2020-02-26
- Certified
- 2020-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Isaac Tafur's NPI number?
- Isaac Tafur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679536387, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Isaac Tafur's specialty?
- Isaac Tafur is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Isaac Tafur located?
- Isaac Tafur's practice location on file with NPPES is 4101 22nd Place, Lubbock, TX 79410.
- What is Isaac Tafur's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Isaac Tafur is (806) 725-8000.
- Does Isaac Tafur accept Medicare?
- Isaac Tafur is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Isaac Tafur's NPI active?
- Yes — Isaac Tafur's NPI (1679536387) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.