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Orthopedic Surgery

Quentin K. Tanko, MD

Works at hospitals in Great Falls, MT · Sanford, FL · Montana, Florida

Summary

Dr. Quentin K. Tanko, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1401 25th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405. Phone: (406) 455-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Quentin K. Tanko had 251 Original Medicare patients and 854 services. NPI 1659580603. 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 Quentin K. Tanko, 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 Quentin K. Tanko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Quentin K. Tanko 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 Quentin K. Tanko see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 854 services for Quentin K. Tanko. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Quentin K. Tanko's NPI number?
1659580603. 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 Quentin K. Tanko, 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 patients251
Services billed to Medicare854
Different services or procedures95
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)109 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)106 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)85 services
  4. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)55 services
  5. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)50 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%
  • Arthritis73%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Depression40%
  • Anxiety36%

Hospitals where Quentin K. Tanko works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Quentin K. Tanko 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 Quentin K. Tanko is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Quentin K. Tanko as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Benefis Hospitals Inc384 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Great Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Great Falls, MT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Benefis Hospitals Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659580603
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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