DR. CARLOS TAFICH MD
NPI 1508299553
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Tucson, AZ

Active since August 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
2800 E AJO WAY, TUCSON, AZ 85713(520) 874-2000(520) 874-4601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 18, 2023, Jun 29, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Carlos Tafich Md NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS TAFICH MD (NPI 1508299553) is an individual rheumatology provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (51594) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508299553
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS TAFICHCredential: MD
Location Address2800 E AJO WAYTucson, AZ 85713-6204
Mailing Address2800 E Ajo WayTucson, AZ 85713-6204 · (520) 874-2000 · Fax (520) 874-4601
Fax(520) 874-4601
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 18, 2023
NPI 1508299553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License Licensed in AZ · 51594
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
2800 E AJO WAY, Tucson, AZ 85713

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

Dr. Carlos Tafich 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 ID6709172265
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160908002497
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85713 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

97.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.77
Promoting Interoperability98.67
Improvement Activities40

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.

Psychologist (Clinical)
2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713
Hospitalist
2800 E AJO WAY, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE AT KINO
TUCSON, AZ 85713
Social Worker (Clinical)
2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713
Emergency Medicine
2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713
Psychiatry & Neurology (Addiction Medicine)
2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713
Emergency Medicine
2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713

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 Carlos Tafich's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Tafich is 1508299553. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2013.

Where is Carlos Tafich located?

Carlos Tafich practices at 2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713. The listed phone number is (520) 874-2000.

What is Carlos Tafich's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Carlos Tafich enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos Tafich 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 Carlos Tafich accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Carlos Tafich 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Tafich was last updated on January 18, 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.