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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Joaquim S. Tavares, MD

Works at hospitals in Las Vegas, NV · Nevada

Summary

Dr. Joaquim S. Tavares, MD is a critical care doctor at 2250 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Phone: (702) 784-4300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joaquim S. Tavares had 463 Original Medicare patients and 1,529 services. NPI 1437147295. 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 Joaquim S. Tavares, 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 Joaquim S. Tavares accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joaquim S. Tavares 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 Joaquim S. Tavares see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 463 Original Medicare patients and 1,529 services for Joaquim S. Tavares. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joaquim S. Tavares's NPI number?
1437147295. 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 Joaquim S. Tavares, 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 patients463
Services billed to Medicare1,529
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)229 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)171 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)127 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)120 services
  5. Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (94010)108 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%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Ischemic heart disease53%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Heart failure52%

Hospitals where Joaquim S. Tavares works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joaquim S. Tavares 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 Joaquim S. Tavares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joaquim S. Tavares as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eid Nevada Critical Care PLLC63 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Las Vegas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Las Vegas, NV — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eid Nevada Critical Care PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437147295
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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