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JOSEPH A. TARANTINO DPM
NPI 1891737011
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Howard Beach, NY

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
94 07 156TH AVE, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414(718) 641-7180(718) 641-7326 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph A. Tarantino Dpm NPPES

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

JOSEPH A. TARANTINO DPM (NPI 1891737011) is an individual foot surgery provider in Howard Beach, New York, licensed in New York (N0050941) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St John's Episcopal Hospital At South Shore, and is a graduate of New York College Of Podiatric Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891737011
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0131X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH A. TARANTINOCredential: DPM
Location Address94 07 156TH AVEHoward Beach, NY 11414-2826
Mailing Address94 07 156th AveHoward Beach, NY 11414-0000 · (718) 641-7180 · Fax (718) 641-7326
Phone(718) 641-7180
Fax(718) 641-7326
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York College Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2008
✔ NPI 1891737011 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0131X
License✔ Licensed in NY · N0050941
94 07 156TH AVE, Howard Beach, NY 11414
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU50603NY
Medicaid01525837NY
Medicare PIN01782NY

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

Joseph A. Tarantino Dpm 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 ID143289512
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041011000230
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Tarantino reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St John's Medical Services PC
6.4 mi
Internal Medicine
327 BEACH 19TH ST
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 149 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023042173 (718) 869-7641

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 12

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.

Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
534 services241 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
273 services114 patients
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 11056
This procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
169 services95 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.
96 services55 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
64 services12 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
62 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St John's Episcopal Hospital At South Shore

Acute Care Hospitals · Far Rockaway, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330395
Location327 Beach 19th StreetFar Rockaway, NY 11691 · Queens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

83.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.01
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40
Cost39.58

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
5%131 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
7%208 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
2%129 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
87%124 patients3/55-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.
80%132 patients1/55-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.
72%404 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
33%361 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
10%274 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
40%404 patients2/55-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…
2%404 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
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.
10%404 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier13 claims540 services$0.33 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe A5500
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier17 claims34 services$59.36 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each A5512
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier17 claims102 services$25.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6209
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier13 claims174 services$7.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier13 claims1,116 services$0.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Joseph Tarantino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Tarantino is 1891737011. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Joseph Tarantino located?

Joseph Tarantino practices at 94 07 156th Ave, Howard Beach, NY 11414. The listed phone number is (718) 641-7180.

What is Joseph Tarantino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0131X.

Is Joseph Tarantino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Tarantino 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 organization bills Medicare for Joseph Tarantino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Tarantino reassigns Medicare benefits to St John's Medical Services PC (Far Rockaway, NY). The 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 Joseph Tarantino's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joseph Tarantino affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Tarantino is affiliated with St John's Episcopal Hospital At South Shore.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Tarantino was last updated on March 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.