Gerald Tarirah, M.D
NPI 1851313431 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Tarirah, M.D is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1851313431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851313431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19405 (MS)
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
19 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
2,672 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 776 | $3 |
| Evaluation of Use of Breathing Device94664 | 268 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 210 | $167 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Initiated By Patient and Evaluated By Provider94016 | 197 | $23 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 135 | $31 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 134 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 711 | 343 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 679 | 214 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 467 | 182 |
| Azithromycin | 403 | 227 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 349 | 112 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 262 | 106 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,268 across 67 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
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2016-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Tarirah's NPI number?
- Gerald Tarirah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851313431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Tarirah's specialty?
- Gerald Tarirah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerald Tarirah located?
- Gerald Tarirah's practice location on file with NPPES is 770 Pine Street, Macon, GA 31201.
- What is Gerald Tarirah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Tarirah is (478) 745-9998.
- Does Gerald Tarirah accept Medicare?
- Gerald Tarirah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Tarirah's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Tarirah's NPI (1851313431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.