JOHN S. TARAS M.D. – NPI #1720015308
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
JOHN TARAS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720015308 to JOHN TARAS on June 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Mar 09, 2016. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN TARAS below.
NPI Profile for
JOHN S. TARAS
(about 20 years ago)
2ND FLOOR, FEINSTEIN BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 762-2663 Fax: (215) 762-4447
24TH FLOOR-WEST TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102-2100 Phone: (215) 255-3828 Fax: (215) 255-3577
Identifiers for JOHN TARAS
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS | PA | 0407110000 |
| OTHER | PENNSYLVANIA BLUE SHIELD | PA | 585172 |
| OTHER | RAILROAD MEDICARE | 200023324 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207XS0106X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary) |
PA | MD045154E |
| 225XH1200X - Occupational Therapist / Hand |
PA | MD045154E |
| 2251H1200X - Physical Therapist / Hand |
PA | MD045154E |
| 2086S0105X - Surgery / Surgery of the Hand |
NJ | MA054808 |
| 2085R0202X - Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology |
PA | MD045154E |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JOHN TARAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
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