DR. JOHN S TARAS M.D. NPI 1720015308

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1720015308
  • Provider Name: DR. JOHN S TARAS, M.D.
  • Classification: Orthopaedic Surgery - 207XS0106X
  • Specialization: Hand Surgery
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 216-220 N. BROAD STREET
    2ND FLOOR, FEINSTEIN BUILDING
    PHILADELPHIA, PA
    ZIP 19102
  • Phone: (215) 762-2663

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NPI Details

DR. John S Taras, M.D. is a hand surgery orthopaedic surgery in Philadelphia, PA with 44 years of experience. The provider is 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. DR. John S Taras, M.D. NPI is 1720015308. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year:1982

The provider's business location address is:

216-220 N. BROAD STREET
2ND FLOOR, FEINSTEIN BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19102
Phone: (215) 762-2663
Fax: (215) 762-4447

The NPI 1720015308 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Release and/or relocation of hand nerve (HCPCS:64721)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Melanoma (skin cancer) excision (HCPCS:NAN03)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 6/27/2006 and was last updated on 3/9/2016.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207XS0106XOrthopaedic SurgeryHand SurgeryMA054808NEW JERSEYNo
22085R0202XRadiologyDiagnostic RadiologyMD045154EPENNSYLVANIANo
32085R0202XRadiologyDiagnostic RadiologyMA054808NEW JERSEYNo
42086S0105XSurgerySurgery of the HandMD045154EPENNSYLVANIANo
52086S0105XSurgerySurgery of the HandMA054808NEW JERSEYNo
62251H1200XPhysical TherapistHandMD045154EPENNSYLVANIANo
72251H1200XPhysical TherapistHandMA054808NEW JERSEYNo
8225XH1200XOccupational TherapistHandMD045154EPENNSYLVANIANo
9225XH1200XOccupational TherapistHandMA054808NEW JERSEYNo
10207XS0106XOrthopaedic SurgeryHand SurgeryMD045154EPENNSYLVANIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1F03824MEDICARE UPIN
2585172OTHERPENNSYLVANIAPENNSYLVANIA BLUE SHIELD
3200023324OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARE
40407110000OTHERPENNSYLVANIAINDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS
5585172MEDICARE PINPENNSYLVANIA

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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