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ZAKARI TANIMU MD
NPI 1194785923
Internal Medicine in Arlington, TX

Active since March 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
3301 MATLOCK RD, ARLINGTON, TX 76015(682) 509-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Zakari Tanimu Md NPPES

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

ZAKARI TANIMU MD (NPI 1194785923) is an individual internal medicine provider in Arlington, Texas, licensed in Texas (N4785) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194785923
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameZAKARI TANIMUCredential: MD
Location Address3301 MATLOCK RDArlington, TX 76015-2908
Mailing Address13737 Noel Rd Ste 1400Dallas, TX 75240-2004 · (214) 217-1934 · Fax (972) 232-2843
Phone(682) 509-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2023
✔ NPI 1194785923 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N4785✔ Licensed in AZ · 32370
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.
3301 MATLOCK RD, Arlington, TX 76015
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid840133AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Zakari Tanimu Md 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 ID1052304383
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090921000717
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
899 services209 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
545 services124 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
164 services158 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.
132 services122 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450064
Location800 W Randol Mill RdArlington, TX 76012 · Tarrant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Fort Worth

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Worth, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450672
Location900 Eighth AvenueFort Worth, TX 76104 · Tarrant County
Emergency services

Medical City Arlington

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450675
Location3301 Matlock RoadArlington, TX 76015 · Tarrant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76015 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
$129.63 typical visit price
range $56.47 – $171.07
Typical copayment $32.40 (range $14.11 – $42.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.68 typical visit price
range $18.18 – $139.68
Typical copayment $24.92 (range $4.54 – $34.92)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
86%302 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers36 claims36 services$14.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
6 suppliers53 claims53 services$63.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$29.07 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.

NICHOLAS KEEVEN MD
Emergency Medicine
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-6200
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL POWERS MPH, PA-C
Physician Assistant
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 506-4868
LAKSHMI DEVI MORLA
Emergency Medicine
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-3041
ALAN DEIAR ABDULKADER AL-TALABANI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3301 MATLOCK RD, MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-6200
DR. RINU VARGHESE MD
Internal Medicine
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-6200
DR. JORIM JOHNSON PARMAR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-6200
DR. SHREYA M SARAF MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (817) 983-3024
MUIZ KHAN TAREEN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (313) 738-1479

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 Zakari Tanimu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zakari Tanimu is 1194785923. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Zakari Tanimu located?

Zakari Tanimu practices at 3301 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 76015. The listed phone number is (682) 509-6200.

What is Zakari Tanimu's specialty?

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

Is Zakari Tanimu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zakari Tanimu 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 Zakari Tanimu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Zakari Tanimu 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 Zakari Tanimu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Zakari Tanimu is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Medical City Fort Worth and Medical City Arlington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zakari Tanimu was last updated on July 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.