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AMIT KISHORE TAGGARSE MBBS
NPI 1629491246
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Mcallen, TX

Active since February 03, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.68/100
CMS Quality Rating
4419 N MCCOLL RD, MCALLEN, TX 78504(956) 630-9430(956) 686-2608 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2020, Sep 11, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Amit Kishore Taggarse Mbbs NPPES

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

AMIT KISHORE TAGGARSE MBBS (NPI 1629491246) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (S3756) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tucson, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629491246
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameAMIT KISHORE TAGGARSECredential: MBBS
Location Address4419 N MCCOLL RDMcallen, TX 78504-2464
Mailing AddressPo Box 4449Mcallen, TX 78502-4449 · (956) 630-9430 · Fax (956) 686-2608
Phone(956) 630-9430
Fax(956) 686-2608
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1629491246 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S3756✔ Licensed in AZ · 59368✔ Licensed in AR · E-10733
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
4419 N MCCOLL RD, Mcallen, TX 78504
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1350 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711-2602 · Phone (520) 296-3211 ext. 63211

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Molina Healthcare and more.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

Amit Kishore Taggarse Mbbs 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 ID6406086743
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170801003045, I20260304004311
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 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.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
17 services17 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
17 services17 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78504 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

87.68/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.74
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery
Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.
100%29 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%33 patients5/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PER-LAB LLC
Clinical Medical Laboratory
4419 N MCCOLL RD
MCALLEN, TX 78504
Hidalgo County (956) 322-5425
DR. FILIBERTO RODRIGUEZ SALINAS M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
4419 N MCCOLL RD
MCALLEN, TX 78504
Hidalgo County (956) 630-9430

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 Amit Taggarse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amit Taggarse is 1629491246. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2014.

Where is Amit Taggarse located?

Amit Taggarse practices at 4419 N Mccoll Rd, Mcallen, TX 78504. The listed phone number is (956) 630-9430.

What is Amit Taggarse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Amit Taggarse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amit Taggarse 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 Amit Taggarse accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Molina Healthcare and Octave list Amit Taggarse 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 Amit Taggarse was last updated on February 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.