Quick answers
- Does Jawahar Taunk accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jawahar Taunk 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 Jawahar Taunk see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 722 services for Jawahar Taunk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jawahar Taunk's NPI number?
- 1528066271. 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 Jawahar Taunk, 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 | 283 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 722 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)206 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)92 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)66 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)55 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)52 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety38%
- Depression33%
Hospitals where Jawahar Taunk works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jawahar Taunk 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.
- Mease Countryside HospitalSafety Harbor, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100265
- Mease Dunedin HospitalDunedin, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100043
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100127
- St Josephs HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100075
Practice locations
Addresses where Jawahar Taunk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 34041 US Hwy 19 N, Suite APalm Harbor, FL 34684 (727) 786‑0017
- 34041 US Hwy 19 N, Suite EPalm Harbor, FL 34684 (727) 953‑8404
- 601 Main StDunedin, FL 34698 (727) 734‑6302
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jawahar Taunk as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- BayCare Medical Group, Inc.1,547 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Gastroenterology Associates LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Palm Harbor
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Harbor, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in BayCare Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528066271 |
| 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