Leonardo Taarea, D.O.
NPI 1912386848 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leonardo Taarea, D.O. is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1912386848).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912386848
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO.1831 (AL)
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
11 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
1,591 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 | 491 | $121 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 297 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 143 | $160 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 119 | $45 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 93 | $66 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 241 | 97 |
| Baclofen | 71 | 46 |
| Celecoxib | 67 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 44 | 23 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 35 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 33 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 24 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$486 across 14 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)
- 2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834-2818Phone: (252) 744-4611Fax: (252) 744-0060
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-26
- Last updated
- 2018-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leonardo Taarea's NPI number?
- Leonardo Taarea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912386848, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leonardo Taarea's specialty?
- Leonardo Taarea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leonardo Taarea located?
- Leonardo Taarea's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35205.
- What is Leonardo Taarea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leonardo Taarea is (205) 939-3699.
- Does Leonardo Taarea accept Medicare?
- Leonardo Taarea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leonardo Taarea's NPI active?
- Yes — Leonardo Taarea's NPI (1912386848) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.