Quick answers
- Does Belal A. Tarakji accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Belal A. Tarakji 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 Belal A. Tarakji see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 298 Original Medicare patients and 9,544 services for Belal A. Tarakji. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Belal A. Tarakji's NPI number?
- 1275913246. 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 Belal A. Tarakji, 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 | 298 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,544 |
| Different services or procedures | 77 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)8,442 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)157 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)130 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)123 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)104 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%
- Arthritis67%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Belal A. Tarakji works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Belal A. Tarakji 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.
- Ascension Genesys HospitalGrand Blanc, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230197
- Hurley Medical CenterFlint, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230132
- McLaren FlintFlint, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230141
Practice locations
Addresses where Belal A. Tarakji is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4466 W Bristol RdFlint, MI 48507 (810) 733‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Belal A. Tarakji as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family Orthopedic Associates P L C42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Flint
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flint, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family Orthopedic Associates P L C
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275913246 |
| 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