DR. NICHOLAS EDWARD TARLOV MD
NPI 1639378078
Neurological Surgery in Ventura, CA

Active since July 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
147 N BRENT ST, VENTURA, CA 93003(805) 658-5800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 7, 2024, Mar 8, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Nicholas Edward Tarlov Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS EDWARD TARLOV MD (NPI 1639378078) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Ventura, California, licensed in California (A98972) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639378078
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS EDWARD TARLOVCredential: MD
Location Address147 N BRENT STVentura, CA 93003-2809
Mailing Address5855 Olivas Park DrVentura, CA 93003-7672 · (805) 667-2801
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 7, 2024
NPI 1639378078 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
Licenses Licensed in CA · A98972 Licensed in MN · 75929 Licensed in ND · 20489
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
147 N BRENT ST, Ventura, CA 93003

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 188 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118-2308 · Phone (617) 638-6595

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. Nicholas Edward Tarlov 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 ID1254571979
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130701000291, I20240131000535
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 2

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
123 services39 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.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Essentia Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350070
Location3000 32nd Ave SouthFargo, ND 58104 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93003 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
$140.72 typical visit price
range $62.32 – $185.36
Typical copayment $35.18 (range $15.58 – $46.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.11 typical visit price
range $20.68 – $151.85
Typical copayment $19.27 (range $5.17 – $37.96)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
96%24 patients5/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
9%34 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
27%275 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
86%36 patients4/55-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.
100%22 patients5/55-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.
56%25 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
36%42 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
72%69 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
100%25 patients5/55-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…
56%25 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
18%56 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 39 patients
0%39 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
16%25 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.

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.

Anesthesiology
147 N BRENT ST
VENTURA, CA 93003
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
147 N BRENT ST
VENTURA, CA 93003
Internal Medicine
147 N BRENT ST
VENTURA, CA 93003
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
147 N BRENT ST
VENTURA, CA 93003
Speech-Language Pathologist
147 N BRENT ST
VENTURA, CA 93003
Anesthesiology
147 N BRENT ST
VENTURA, CA 93003
Anesthesiology
147 N BRENT ST
VENTURA, CA 93003
Internal Medicine
147 N BRENT ST
VENTURA, CA 93003

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 Nicholas Tarlov's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Tarlov is 1639378078. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2007.

Where is Nicholas Tarlov located?

Nicholas Tarlov practices at 147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA 93003. The listed phone number is (805) 658-5800.

What is Nicholas Tarlov's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Nicholas Tarlov enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Tarlov 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 Nicholas Tarlov accept?

Health plans from Medica list Nicholas Tarlov 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 Nicholas Tarlov affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Tarlov is affiliated with Essentia Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Tarlov was last updated on February 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.