Nizar Talaat, MD
NPI 1790018166 · Gastroenterology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nizar Talaat, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1790018166).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790018166
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301095173 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
614 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 195 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 83 | $138 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 82 | $166 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 78 | $16 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 180 | 48 |
| Furosemide | 146 | 44 |
| Ursodiol | 140 | 33 |
| Carvedilol | 120 | 36 |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 117 | 21 |
| Lactulose | 77 | 29 |
| Azathioprine | 72 | 14 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 2 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 (4)
- 360 Broadway Ste 100Bangor, ME 04401-3985Phone: (207) 907-3550Fax: (207) 907-3562
- 18101 Oakwood BlvdOakwood Hospital & Medical Center, Medical EducationDearborn, MI 48124-4089Phone: (313) 436-2578
- 18101 Oakwood BlvdOakwood Hospital & Medical Center, Medical EducationDearborn, MI 48124-4089Phone: (313) 436-2578
- 2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834-2818Phone: (252) 847-4268
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-09-16
- Last updated
- 2020-01-08
- Certified
- 2020-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nizar Talaat's NPI number?
- Nizar Talaat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790018166, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nizar Talaat's specialty?
- Nizar Talaat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nizar Talaat located?
- Nizar Talaat's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Nizar Talaat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nizar Talaat is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Nizar Talaat accept Medicare?
- Nizar Talaat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nizar Talaat's NPI active?
- Yes — Nizar Talaat's NPI (1790018166) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.