ROBERT TAHARA MD
NPI 1902859069
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Bradford, PA
NPI Status: Active since May 18, 2006
Contact Information
900 CHESTNUT STREET EXT
SUITE A
BRADFORD, PA
ZIP 16701
Phone: (814) 368-8490
Fax: (814) 368-8041
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 34
- Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About ROBERT TAHARA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Tahara, a provider established in Bradford, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in vascular surgery and more than 34 years of experience. He graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1993. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1902859069 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0129X with license number MD419351 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1902859069
- Provider Name
- ROBERT TAHARA MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 900 CHESTNUT STREET EXT SUITE A BRADFORD, PA 16701
- Location Phone
- (814) 368-8490
- Location Fax
- (814) 368-8041
- Mailing Address
- 900 CHESTNUT STREET EXT STE A BRADFORD, PA 16701
- Mailing Phone
- (814) 368-8490
- Mailing Fax
- (814) 368-8041
- Medical School Name
- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 1993
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-18-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-23-2016
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Surgery Vascular Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 2086S0129X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD419351
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208600000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | MD419351L (PA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| H67305 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 0019079900001 | MEDICAID (05) | PA | |
| 060132QUN | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | PA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Robert Tahara is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Robert Tahara is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 5698736312
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20041026000168
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Insertion of tube into vena cava
Leg revascularization (restoring blood flow)
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel
Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
Varicose vein removal
This procedure involves using sound waves to create images of your aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It helps to detect abnormalities or blockages, ensuring your blood flows smoothly. It's painless and non-invasive.
This service was performed 85 times for 58 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 193 times for 94 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 471 times for 248 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 303 times for 173 patientsThe procedure involves placing a tube into your vena cava, a large vein carrying blood to your heart. This can help deliver medication, nutrients, or draw blood. It's typically done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
This service was performed 13 times for 11 patientsLeg revascularization is a procedure aimed at restoring proper blood flow to your legs. It's often needed when blood vessels in your legs are blocked or narrowed. The process may involve surgery or less invasive methods to remove or bypass blockages, helping to alleviate pain and prevent serious complications.
This service was performed for 47 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 33 times for 33 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 72 times for 72 patientsThis procedure involves removing plaque from the initial vessel in your leg. Plaque, a build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, can block blood flow. The removal process, known as an angioplasty, restores healthy blood circulation in your leg.
This service was performed 13 times for 11 patientsThis procedure involves a radiologist examining images of your arm or leg arteries. These images are obtained through a non-invasive method, like an ultrasound or CT scan. The radiologist reviews these images to identify any abnormalities, such as blockages or narrowing, which can affect blood flow.
This service was performed 15 times for 12 patientsUltrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
This service was performed 15 times for 13 patientsUltrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
This service was performed 43 times for 28 patientsAn ultrasound evaluation of a blood vessel is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your blood vessels. A radiologist reviews these images to check for any abnormalities. If additional vessels need reviewing, the process is repeated.
This service was performed 26 times for 11 patientsThis procedure involves using ultrasound, a safe imaging technique, to examine your blood vessels. The images are then reviewed by a radiologist, a doctor specialized in medical imaging. The process helps identify any abnormalities in your initial vessel.
This service was performed 13 times for 11 patientsAn ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
This service was performed 21 times for 19 patientsAn ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside your body, specifically your leg arteries or grafts. This helps in detecting any blockages or abnormalities.
This service was performed 37 times for 26 patientsAn ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive test using sound waves to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors assess blood flow, identify blockages, and monitor the health of grafts.
This service was performed 25 times for 17 patientsAn ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. This helps identify blood clots or other vein problems. During the procedure, pressure is applied to the veins and certain movements are performed to assess blood flow.
This service was performed 50 times for 50 patientsVaricose vein removal is a procedure to eliminate enlarged and twisted veins, commonly found in legs. It's performed when these veins cause discomfort or skin problems. The procedure may involve laser treatment, sclerotherapy (injecting a solution to close the veins), or surgery to remove the veins. It's generally safe and helps to alleviate symptoms.
This service was performed for 29 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.22 for a new patient copayment and $17.09 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 16701 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $84.88
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
- Average New Patient Copayment $21.22
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $68.36
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.09
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Care Plan | 100% | 37 |
| 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 or provide an advance care plan | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 100% | 43 |
| 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. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 86% | 37 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Radiology: Exposure Dose or Time Reported for Procedures Using Fluoroscopy | 100% | 63 |
| Final reports for procedures using fluoroscopy that document radiation exposure indices, or exposure time and number of fluorographic images (if radiation exposure indices are not available) | ||
| Use of QCDR data for ongoing practice assessment and improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Use of QCDR data, for ongoing practice assessment and improvements in patient safety. | ||
| Use of QCDR for feedback reports that incorporate population health | Yes | N/A |
| Use of a QCDR to generate regular feedback reports that summarize local practice patterns and treatment outcomes, including for vulnerable populations. | ||
| Use of QCDR to promote standard practices, tools and processes in practice for improvement in care coordination | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a Qualified Clinical Data Registry, demonstrating performance of activities that promote use of standard practices, tools and processes for quality improvement (e.g., documented preventative screening and vaccinations that can be shared across MIPS eligible clinician or groups). | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Robert Tahara is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL | 515 MAIN STREET OLEAN, NY 14760 | (716) 373-2600 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | 751 LIBERTY STREET MEADVILLE, PA 16335 | (814) 333-5000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| UPMC COLE | 1001 EAST SECOND STREET COUDERSPORT, PA 16915 | (814) 274-9301 | Critical Access Hospitals | |
| PENN HIGHLANDS ELK | 763 JOHNSONBURG ROAD SAINT MARYS, PA 15857 | (814) 788-8000 | Critical Access Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1902859069, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1902859069, enumerated as an "individual" on May 18, 2006.
The provider is located at 900 CHESTNUT STREET EXT SUITE A BRADFORD, PA 16701 and the phone number is (814) 368-8490.
Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0129X and a focus in Vascular Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Robert Tahara is affiliated with: OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, UPMC COLE and PENN HIGHLANDS ELK.
