Arjun Tarakad
NPI 1962793661 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arjun Tarakad is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1962793661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962793661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q8365 (TX)
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
15 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
1,125 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 | 416 | $130 |
| Electronic Analysis of Implanted Brain, Spinal Cord, Or Peripheral Neurostimulator Generator With Brain Stimulator Programming, Each Additional 15 Minutes With Qualified Health Professional95984 | 211 | $45 |
| Electronic Analysis of Implanted Brain, Spinal Cord, Or Peripheral Neurostimulator Generator With Brain Stimulator Programming, First 15 Minutes With Qualified Health Professional95983 | 118 | $51 |
| 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 | 106 | $16 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Side of Neck Excluding Voice Box64616 | 74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 634 | 182 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 343 | 76 |
| Gabapentin | 158 | 51 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 133 | 43 |
| Deutetrabenazinebrand: Austedo | 99 | — |
| Amantadine Hclbrand: Amantadine | 96 | 28 |
| Clonazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$560 across 5 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)
- 6501 Fannin StSuite Nb-302Houston, TX 77030-2703Phone: (713) 798-6151
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-28
- Last updated
- 2025-02-12
- Certified
- 2025-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arjun Tarakad's NPI number?
- Arjun Tarakad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962793661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arjun Tarakad's specialty?
- Arjun Tarakad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arjun Tarakad located?
- Arjun Tarakad's practice location on file with NPPES is 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030-1608.
- What is Arjun Tarakad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arjun Tarakad is (713) 873-8890.
- Does Arjun Tarakad accept Medicare?
- Arjun Tarakad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arjun Tarakad's NPI active?
- Yes — Arjun Tarakad's NPI (1962793661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.