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Neurosurgery

Rafael J. Tamargo, MD

Works at hospitals in Baltimore, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Rafael J. Tamargo, MD is a neurosurgeon at 600 N Wolf St, Baltimore, MD 21287. Phone: (410) 502-4340. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rafael J. Tamargo had 76 Original Medicare patients and 105 services. NPI 1295766939. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Neurosurgeon (Medicare lists Neurosurgery)
  • Address: 600 N Wolf St, Baltimore, MD 21287 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (410) 502‑4340
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Group practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafael J. Tamargo, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients76
Services billed to Medicare105
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)42 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)28 services
  3. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rafael J. Tamargo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other neurosurgeons in Baltimore

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baltimore, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Johns Hopkins University

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295766939
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians