Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Saint Louis, MO

Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Saint Louis, Missouri. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Physician Groups Lc and his current practice location is 11133 Dunn Rd Ste 2427, Saint Louis, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 653-5643.

Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2009022391) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1841318052.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska, MD
11133 Dunn Rd Ste 2427,
Saint Louis, MO 63136-6163
(314) 653-5643
(314) 653-5648

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas Peter Taraska
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience22 Years
Location11133 Dunn Rd Ste 2427, Saint Louis, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841318052
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628255825
  • Enrollment ID: I20110615000099

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841318052NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 01070118A (Indiana)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 2009022391 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christian Hospital NortheastSaint louis, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Physician Groups Lc3072421254409

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePhysician Groups Lc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285664268
PECOS PAC ID: 3072421254
Enrollment ID: O20040220001157

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska, MD
11133 Dunn Rd Ste 2427,
Saint Louis, MO 63136-6163

Ph: (314) 653-5643
Dr Nicholas Peter Taraska, MD
11133 Dunn Rd Ste 2427,
Saint Louis, MO 63136-6163

Ph: (314) 653-5643

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