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DR. SALVATORE TARANTINO M.D.
NPI 1174581458
Internal Medicine in La Mesa, CA

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, STE 370, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 462-5555(619) 462-5572 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2020, Jul 24, 2018, Nov 20, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Salvatore Tarantino M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SALVATORE TARANTINO M.D. (NPI 1174581458) is an individual internal medicine provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A41845) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174581458
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SALVATORE TARANTINOCredential: M.D.
Location Address8881 FLETCHER PKWY, STE 370La Mesa, CA 91942
Mailing Address8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Ste 370La Mesa, CA 91942-3134 · (619) 462-5555 · Fax (619) 462-5572
Phone(619) 462-5555
Fax(619) 462-5572
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2020
✔ NPI 1174581458 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A41845
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, La Mesa, CA 91942
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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. Salvatore Tarantino 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 ID840284964
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120313000335
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 Salvatore Tarantino reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.
Same address
Internal Medicine
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, STE 370
La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669680559 (619) 462-5555

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 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
356 services202 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
189 services189 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
182 services163 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
112 services27 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
93 services76 patients
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg J3420
This is a procedure where a small dose of Vitamin B-12, also known as Cyanocobalamin, is injected into your body. This vitamin is essential for nerve function and the production of red blood cells. It's often used to treat vitamin B-12 deficiency.
48 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
59%556 patients
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 14% · 399 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 4% · 369 patients
4%350 patients
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
31%237 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
96%237 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%1,833 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
61%1,065 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%104 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
51%1,186 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
69%1,066 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
37%1,712 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
67%1,186 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
11%1,186 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
21%1,186 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 18

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
14 suppliers47 claims96 services$4.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
6 suppliers11 claims13 services$1.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers31 claims31 services$32.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims23 services$1.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers38 claims187 services$12.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers46 claims46 services$42.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. MICHELLE CAO M.D.
Family Medicine
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 105
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (858) 499-2600
HODA MELISSA KASHIKAR RN, MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 360
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 460-2700
KAMBIZ GHANDEHARI DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 325
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 697-2800
GROSSMONT SURGERY CENTER, L.P.
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 100
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 698-0930
ERICA RAGEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (213) 447-2314
BRUCE M CRABTREE MD INC
Anesthesiology
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 698-0930
KULJINDER S GREWAL M D P C
Ophthalmology
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 104
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 644-1400
DAVID TIMOTHY BAILEY DPT
Physical Therapist
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 460-0137

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 Salvatore Tarantino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Salvatore Tarantino is 1174581458. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Salvatore Tarantino located?

Salvatore Tarantino practices at 8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 370, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 462-5555.

What is Salvatore Tarantino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Salvatore Tarantino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Salvatore Tarantino 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 organization bills Medicare for Salvatore Tarantino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Salvatore Tarantino reassigns Medicare benefits to Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. (La Mesa, 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 Salvatore Tarantino'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 Salvatore Tarantino was last updated on November 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.