Quick answers
- Does Muhib S. Tarakji accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Muhib S. Tarakji 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 Muhib S. Tarakji see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 461 Original Medicare patients and 1,169 services for Muhib S. Tarakji. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Muhib S. Tarakji's NPI number?
- 1477513968. 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 Muhib S. Tarakji, 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 | 461 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,169 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)320 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)188 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)119 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)101 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)92 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Muhib S. Tarakji works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Muhib S. Tarakji 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.
- Thomas Memorial HospitalSouth Charleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510029
Practice locations
Addresses where Muhib S. Tarakji is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 418 Greenway AveSouth Charleston, WV 25309 (304) 766‑2101
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in West Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Virginia — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477513968 |
| 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