Quick answers
- Does Rafael J. Tamargo accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Rafael J. Tamargo may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rafael J. Tamargo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 76 Original Medicare patients and 105 services for Rafael J. Tamargo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael J. Tamargo's NPI number?
- 1295766939. 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 Rafael J. Tamargo, 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 | 76 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 105 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)42 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)28 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)14 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Stroke or mini-stroke36%
- Anxiety29%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Rafael J. Tamargo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael J. Tamargo 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.
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210009
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael J. Tamargo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 600 N Wolf StBaltimore, MD 21287
- 600 N Wolfe St, Blalock 266Baltimore, MD 21287 (410) 502‑4340
- 601 N Caroline StBaltimore, MD 21287
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafael J. Tamargo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Johns Hopkins University2,909 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Baltimore
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baltimore, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Johns Hopkins University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295766939 |
| 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