NICK TAHER M.D.
NPI 1013941947
Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA 30342(404) 851-8000(404) 303-3759 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 14, 2018, Jan 18, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Nick Taher M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NICK TAHER M.D. (NPI 1013941947) is an individual hospitalist provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (055985) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013941947
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameNICK TAHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1000 JOHNSON FERRY RDAtlanta, GA 30342-1606
Mailing Address1200 Northside Forsyth DrCumming, GA 30041-7659 · (404) 851-8000 · Fax (404) 851-6325
Fax(404) 303-3759
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1013941947 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in GA · 055985
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 055985 (GA)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, Atlanta, GA 30342

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nick Taher M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7911942396
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050722000647
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
192 services190 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
28 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110161
Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30342 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.88
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.56

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Nuclear Medicine
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Nurse Practitioner
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Anesthesiology
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nick Taher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nick Taher is 1013941947. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Nick Taher located?

Nick Taher practices at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. The listed phone number is (404) 851-8000.

What is Nick Taher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Nick Taher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nick Taher is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Nick Taher accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Nick Taher as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Nick Taher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nick Taher is affiliated with Northside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nick Taher was last updated on March 14, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.