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DR. CHRISTOPHER HOYT TARANTO D.O.
NPI 1043505977
Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

Active since June 20, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5501 OLD YORK RD, KORMAN B9, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141(215) 456-6336 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Hoyt Taranto D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER HOYT TARANTO D.O. (NPI 1043505977) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OT014312) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Colquitt Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043505977
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER HOYT TARANTOCredential: D.O.
Location Address5501 OLD YORK RD, KORMAN B9Philadelphia, PA 19141-3018
Mailing Address5501 Old York Rd, Korman B9Philadelphia, PA 19141-3018 · (215) 456-6336
Phone(215) 456-6336
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2011
✔ NPI 1043505977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OT014312
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
5501 OLD YORK RD, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Hoyt Taranto D.o. 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 ID6305159963
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150724012383
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Taranto reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Inc
742 mi
Rural Health
339 S BROAD ST
Ellaville, GA 31806
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376778001 (229) 937-5321
Colquitt Regional Emergency Physicians, LLC
783 mi
Emergency Medicine
3131 S MAIN ST
Moultrie, GA 31768
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902211642 (229) 336-4621

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
123 services113 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
77 services75 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
32 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Colquitt Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Moultrie, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110105
Location3131 South Main StreetMoultrie, GA 31768 · Colquitt County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19141 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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.

KENNETH KLECKNER MD
Emergency Medicine
5501 OLD YORK RD, EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER - PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-6679
MS. AMMAN HASSAN MD
Pediatrics
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-3810
TAYLOR NICOLE THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5501 OLD YORK RD, KORMAN BUILDING SUITE 202
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 254-2630
STEPHEN RYAN CHEN
Orthopaedic Surgery
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
DR. DHRUV SHARMA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
TIMOTHY DANIEL GARDNER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
DR. JONATHAN THOMAS LUCIANI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
ASHIKA KAPOOR MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-8103

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 Christopher Taranto's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Taranto is 1043505977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2011.

Where is Christopher Taranto located?

Christopher Taranto practices at 5501 Old York Rd Korman B9, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The listed phone number is (215) 456-6336.

What is Christopher Taranto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Taranto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Taranto 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Taranto's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Taranto reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Inc (Ellaville, GA) and Colquitt Regional Emergency Physicians, LLC (Moultrie, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Taranto's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Christopher Taranto affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Taranto is affiliated with Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Taranto was last updated on June 20, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.