DR. NICHOLAS PETER TARASKA MD
NPI 1841318052
Hospitalist in Saint Louis, MO

Active since March 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136(314) 653-5643(314) 653-5648 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 28, 2021, Nov 29, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Nicholas Peter Taraska Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS PETER TARASKA MD (NPI 1841318052) is an individual hospitalist provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2009022391) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christian Hospital Northeast, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841318052
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS PETER TARASKACredential: MD
Location Address11133 DUNN RD STE 2427Saint Louis, MO 63136-6163
Mailing Address11133 Dunn Rd Ste 2427Saint Louis, MO 63136-6163 · (314) 653-5643 · Fax (314) 653-5648
Fax(314) 653-5648
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2021
NPI 1841318052 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2009022391
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · NephrologyTaxonomy 207RN0300X · License 01070118A (IN)
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427, Saint Louis, MO 63136

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 Peter Taraska 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 ID8628255825
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110615000099
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.

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.
173 services160 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.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christian Hospital Northeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260180
Location11133 Dunn RoadSaint Louis, MO 63136 · St. Louis County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63136 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

Hospitalist
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
Nurse Practitioner
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
Hospitalist
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
Hospitalist
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
Hospitalist
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
Hospitalist
11133 DUNN RD STE 2427
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136

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 Taraska's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Taraska is 1841318052. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2007.

Where is Nicholas Taraska located?

Nicholas Taraska practices at 11133 Dunn Rd Ste 2427, Saint Louis, MO 63136. The listed phone number is (314) 653-5643.

What is Nicholas Taraska's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Nicholas Taraska enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Taraska 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.

Is Nicholas Taraska affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Taraska is affiliated with Christian Hospital Northeast.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Taraska was last updated on February 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.