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DR. KEVIN SCHMIDT TANAGER M.D.
NPI 1962850222
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Durham, NC

Active since May 27, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR RM 8NEW, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 684-2860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 4, 2024, Aug 7, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Kevin Schmidt Tanager M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN SCHMIDT TANAGER M.D. (NPI 1962850222) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in Illinois (036.168273) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962850222
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN SCHMIDT TANAGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR RM 8NEWDurham, NC 27710-4000
Mailing Address40 Duke Medicine Cir Rm 8newDurham, NC 27710-4000 · (919) 684-2860
Phone(919) 684-2860
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1962850222 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.168273
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR RM 8NEW, Durham, NC 27710
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kevin Schmidt Tanager M.d. 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 ID5799077301
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250729002836
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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 Kevin Tanager's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Tanager is 1962850222. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2016.

Where is Kevin Tanager located?

Kevin Tanager practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir Rm 8new, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 684-2860.

What is Kevin Tanager's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Kevin Tanager enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Tanager 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 Kevin Tanager affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin Tanager is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Tanager was last updated on July 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.