TAOFEEK O. ARO MD – NPI #1023548450
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

TAOFEEK ARO is a surgeon located in SHENANDOAH, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023548450 to TAOFEEK ARO on June 18, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 09, 2026. 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 TAOFEEK ARO below.

NPI Profile for
TAOFEEK O. ARO

NPI Number
1023548450
Enumeration Date

(about 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TAOFEEK O. ARO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9200 PINECROFT DR STE 255
SHENANDOAH, TX 77380-3286
Phone: (281) 419-8400 Fax: (281) 292-1972
5 Other location(s):
109 Bee St
Charleston, SC 29401-5703
Phone: (843) 577-5011
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
Phone: (843) 792-1414
9200 Pinecroft Dr Ste 200
Shenandoah, TX 77380-3282
Phone: (281) 297-9500
9250 Pinecroft Dr
Shenandoah, TX 77380-3218
Phone: (281) 364-2300
17201 Interstate 45 S
The Woodlands, TX 77385-3311
Phone: (936) 270-2000
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 09, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 TX T8171

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 2017
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
TAOFEEK ARO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
      17201 INTERSTATE 45 SOUTH
      THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008

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