Frank Tarantini, MD
NPI 1679550578 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Union, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Tarantini, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Union, NJ (NPI 1679550578).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679550578
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 224723 (NY)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,174 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 | 437 | $147 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 218 | $191 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 161 | $221 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 118 | $140 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 95 | $152 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 88 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 130 | 50 |
| Cephalexin | 62 | 49 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 53 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 47 | 45 |
| Cilostazol | 43 | 16 |
| Celecoxib | 38 | 31 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$705 across 12 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)
- 960 40th StBrooklyn, NY 11219-1518Phone: (718) 369-1444Fax: (718) 370-0389
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-30
- Last updated
- 2025-06-13
- Certified
- 2025-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Tarantini's NPI number?
- Frank Tarantini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679550578, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Tarantini's specialty?
- Frank Tarantini is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Tarantini located?
- Frank Tarantini's practice location on file with NPPES is 1050 Galloping Hill Rd Ste 102, Union, NJ 07083-7980.
- What is Frank Tarantini's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Tarantini is (908) 686-1350.
- Does Frank Tarantini accept Medicare?
- Frank Tarantini is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Tarantini's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Tarantini's NPI (1679550578) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.