Quick answers
- Does Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 710 services for Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar's NPI number?
- 1194191544. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 257 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 710 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)312 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)158 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)118 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)87 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes49%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Heart failure49%
Hospitals where Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Freestone Medical CenterFairfield, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450658
- Frio Regional HospitalPearsall, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451391
- Morehouse General HospitalBastrop, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190116
- OakBend Medical CenterRichmond, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450330
- St Johns HospitalSpringfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140053
Practice locations
Addresses where Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Saint Anthonys WayAlton, IL 62002 (618) 465‑2571
- 1 Saint Elizabeth BlvdO Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 234‑2120
- 125 Newman StFairfield, TX 75840 (888) 250‑2326
- 1705 Jackson StRichmond, TX 77469 (281) 238‑7870
- 200 S Interstate 35Pearsall, TX 78061 (888) 250‑2326
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Muhammad Nauman J. Tarar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Memorial Hermann Medical Group762 clinicians in the group
- Cep America-Illinois Hospitalists, LLP196 clinicians in the group
- Beam Healthcare, SC16 clinicians in the group
- Morton County Hospital15 clinicians in the group
- Oakbend Medical Group9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Alton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Memorial Hermann Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194191544 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians