JAMES P. TASTO M.D.
NPI 1124021936
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in San Diego, CA

Q: What is James Tasto's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tasto is 1124021936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Q: What is James Tasto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Tasto was last updated on September 15, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since May 24, 2005PECOS Enrolled

6719 ALVARADO RD, STE 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92120(619) 229-3932(619) 582-2860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About James P. Tasto M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES P. TASTO M.D. (NPI 1124021936) is an individual sports medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G14672) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124021936

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameJAMES P. TASTOCredential: M.D.

Location Address6719 ALVARADO RD, STE 200San Diego, CA 92120-5256

Mailing Address6719 Alvarado Rd, Ste 200San Diego, CA 92120-5256 · (619) 229-3932 · Fax (619) 582-2860

Phone(619) 229-3932

Fax(619) 582-2860

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2017

✔ NPI 1124021936 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in CA · G14672

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

6719 ALVARADO RD, San Diego, CA 92120

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid00G146720CA

OtherWG14672DCA · Medicare Id

Medicare UPINA39306CA

Medicare PINWG14672DCA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James P. Tasto M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Tasto reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc.

4.8 mi

Specialist

9095 RIO SAN DIEGO DR STE 450
San Diego, CA 92108

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
85 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1114282779 (858) 412-6080

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

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.

SILPA REDDY D.O.

Internal Medicine

6719 ALVARADO RD, SUITE 108
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

San Diego County (619) 286-8803

JOANNE PATRICIA KEENAN D.O.

Internal Medicine

6719 ALVARADO RD, SUITE 108
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

San Diego County (619) 286-8804

SCRIPPS CLINIC MEDICAL GROUP

Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)

6719 ALVARADO RD, SUITE 111
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

San Diego County (619) 266-4800

MR. SHAWN MONROE HIATT MPT

Physical Therapist

6719 ALVARADO RD, #200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

San Diego County (619) 229-0375

MICHAEL NUSSBAUM, M.D., INC.

Anesthesiology

6719 ALVARADO RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

San Diego County (858) 495-0971

GEOFFREY MICHAEL KANDES D.P.T.

Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)

6719 ALVARADO RD, SUITE 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

San Diego County (619) 229-3932

ALEXANDRA E PAGE M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Foot and Ankle Surgery)

6719 ALVARADO RD, STE. 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

San Diego County (619) 229-3934

DR. ROBERT A. GINSBERG M.D.

Specialist

6719 ALVARADO RD, SUITE 207
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

San Diego County (619) 265-2152

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 James Tasto's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tasto is 1124021936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Where is James Tasto located?

James Tasto practices at 6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92120. The listed phone number is (619) 229-3932.

What is James Tasto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is James Tasto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Tasto is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Tasto's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Tasto reassigns Medicare benefits to Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc. (San Diego, CA). The 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 James Tasto's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Tasto was last updated on September 15, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.