DR. SHOICHIRO ALBERTO TANAKA MD
NPI 1639436199
Plastic Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Q: What is Shoichiro Tanaka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shoichiro Tanaka is 1639436199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2012.

Q: What is Shoichiro Tanaka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shoichiro Tanaka was last updated on January 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since April 20, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.39/100

CMS Quality Rating

1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4070(504) 842-3124 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 15, 2021, Apr 2, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka Md NPPES

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

DR. SHOICHIRO ALBERTO TANAKA MD (NPI 1639436199) is an individual plastic surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (207182) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639436199

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208200000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SHOICHIRO ALBERTO TANAKACredential: MD

Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (985) 873-2479 · Fax (985) 873-2795

Phone(504) 842-4070

Fax(504) 842-3124

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateApril 20, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 29, 2025

✔ NPI 1639436199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208200000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 207182

Definition

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Surgery of the HandTaxonomy 2082S0105X · License 207182 (LA)

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 207182 (LA)

1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2000952542MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.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. Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka 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 ID7618191347

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250211002922

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

62 services62 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

48 services11 patients

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.

34 services34 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

32 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190036

Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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

$86.76 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.44 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

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.

92.39/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

97.81

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

70.26

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