Quick answers
- Does Martin L. Tarver accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Martin L. Tarver 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 Martin L. Tarver see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 383 Original Medicare patients and 751 services for Martin L. Tarver. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Martin L. Tarver's NPI number?
- 1659031979. 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 Martin L. Tarver, 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 | 383 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 751 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)137 services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)131 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)66 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)53 services
- Removal of cerebrospinal fluid with lower back spinal tap using imaging guidance (62329)49 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Diabetes51%
Hospitals where Martin L. Tarver works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Martin L. Tarver 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.
- Hendrick Medical CenterAbilene, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450229
- Hendrick Medical Center BrownwoodBrownwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450587
Practice locations
Addresses where Martin L. Tarver is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1900 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601 (325) 670‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Martin L. Tarver as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Radiology Associates of Abilene PA22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Abilene
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Abilene, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Radiology Associates of Abilene PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659031979 |
| 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