Joseph Tarantino, DPM
NPI 1891737011 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Howard Beach, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Tarantino, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider in Howard Beach, NY (NPI 1891737011).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891737011
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N0050941 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,419 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 534 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 273 | $100 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 169 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 96 | $64 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 64 | $68 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole | 61 | 26 |
| Doxepin Hcl | 39 | 14 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 35 | 18 |
| Cefadroxil | 32 | 22 |
| Meloxicam | 30 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 29 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 19 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,304 across 28 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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2008-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Tarantino's NPI number?
- Joseph Tarantino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891737011, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Tarantino's specialty?
- Joseph Tarantino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Tarantino located?
- Joseph Tarantino's practice location on file with NPPES is 94 07 156th Ave, Howard Beach, NY 11414-2826.
- What is Joseph Tarantino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Tarantino is (718) 641-7180.
- Does Joseph Tarantino accept Medicare?
- Joseph Tarantino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Tarantino's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Tarantino's NPI (1891737011) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.