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Diagnostic Radiology

Gabriela C. Tarau, MD

Works at hospitals in Carlsbad, NM · Palm Springs, CA · Mountain View, CA … · New Mexico, California

Summary

Dr. Gabriela C. Tarau, MD is a radiologist at 1044 E Monticello Cir, Fresno, CA 93720. Phone: (970) 900-6856. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gabriela C. Tarau had 1,729 Original Medicare patients and 1,975 services. NPI 1396894986. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gabriela C. Tarau, 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 Gabriela C. Tarau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gabriela C. Tarau 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 Gabriela C. Tarau see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,729 Original Medicare patients and 1,975 services for Gabriela C. Tarau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gabriela C. Tarau's NPI number?
1396894986. 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 Gabriela C. Tarau, 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 patients1,729
Services billed to Medicare1,975
Different services or procedures98
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)549 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)226 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)131 services
  4. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)102 services
  5. Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)89 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Chronic kidney disease44%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%

Hospitals where Gabriela C. Tarau works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gabriela C. Tarau 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.

  • Carlsbad Medical CenterCarlsbad, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320063
  • Desert Regional Medical CenterPalm Springs, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050243
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050308
  • Memorial Medical CenterLas Cruces, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320018
  • UCI Health-OrangeOrange, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050348

Practice locations

Addresses where Gabriela C. Tarau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gabriela C. Tarau as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group
  • Singleton Associates PA838 clinicians in the group
  • Sonoran Radiology Ltd475 clinicians in the group
  • Golden State Imaging Associates Inc239 clinicians in the group
  • Imaging Associates of New Mexico LLC165 clinicians in the group
  • Mountain Radiology Inc76 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Fresno

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresno, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396894986
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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