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Surgical Oncology

Charu Taneja, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport, RI · Providence, RI · Rhode Island

Summary

Charu Taneja, MD (Surgical Oncology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Newport, RI and Providence, RI. NPI 1457318834. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charu Taneja, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Surgical OncologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Lifespan Physician Group IncGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Charu Taneja work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Charu Taneja at 3 hospitals: Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Charu Taneja see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 9 practice locations, including East Greenwich, RI, North Providence, RI and Providence, RI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Charu Taneja's specialty?
Medicare lists Surgical Oncology as the primary specialty.
Does Charu Taneja accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charu Taneja accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Charu Taneja?
(401) 606-2000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Charu Taneja's NPI number?
1457318834. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Charu Taneja works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charu Taneja at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charu Taneja is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charu Taneja as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Lifespan Physician Group Inc1,173 clinicians in the group
  • Rhode Island Hospital437 clinicians in the group
  • University Surgical Associates, Inc.101 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other surgical oncologists in Rhode Island

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rhode Island — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457318834
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians