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GEORGE E. TAFFET MD
NPI 1740360080
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
6620 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-2500(713) 798-2505 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2023, Dec 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About George E. Taffet Md NPPES

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

GEORGE E. TAFFET MD (NPI 1740360080) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (H1536) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740360080
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE E. TAFFETCredential: MD
Location Address6620 MAIN STHouston, TX 77030-2348
Mailing Address6620 Main StHouston, TX 77030-2348 · (713) 798-2500 · Fax (713) 798-2505
Phone(713) 798-2500
Fax(713) 798-2505
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1740360080 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H1536
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License H1536 (TX)
6620 MAIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid098975802TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

George E. Taffet 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 ID5193818995
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080610000083
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show George Taffet reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baylor College Of Medicine
Same address
Internal Medicine
6620 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104867175 (713) 798-2500
Tmh Physician Associates PLLC
0.2 mi
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 447
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275779225 (713) 441-7389
Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians
0.8 mi
Otolaryngology
7550 GREENBRIAR DR STE 600
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902614332 (281) 414-6055
Baylor College Of Medicine
0.9 mi
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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 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.
529 services136 patients
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.
263 services88 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.
84 services80 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
67 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
39 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

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.

DR. SRIKANTH KONERU M.D., CARDIOLOGY
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6620 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1000
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Orthopaedic Surgery
6620 MAIN ST, SUITE 1325
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 986-6024
GUILHERME GODOY MD
Urology
6620 MAIN ST, SUITE 1325, MS BCM380
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5628
KJERSTI MARIE AAGAARD-TILLERY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
6620 MAIN ST, SUITE 1450
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-7500
DR. RONALD TIMOTHY COTTON MD
Transplant Surgery
6620 MAIN ST, SUITE 1450
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1400
DR. MARCUS K HOFFMAN MD
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
6620 MAIN ST, SUITE 1350
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-2262
JOHN M. VIERLING MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6620 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-2500
SHAWN SPENCER GROTH M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
6620 MAIN ST, BAYLOR CLINIC 1325
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-6376

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 George Taffet's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Taffet is 1740360080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is George Taffet located?

George Taffet practices at 6620 Main St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-2500.

What is George Taffet's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is George Taffet enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Taffet 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for George Taffet's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Taffet reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Tmh Physician Associates PLLC (Houston, TX), Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for George Taffet's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is George Taffet affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Taffet is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Taffet was last updated on December 13, 2023. 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.