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Orthopedic Surgery

Garrett J. Tallman, MD

Works at hospitals in Encinitas, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Garrett J. Tallman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 301, Encinitas, CA 92024. Phone: (760) 633-4700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Garrett J. Tallman had 241 Original Medicare patients and 6,346 services. NPI 1932176898. 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.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 301, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Directions
  • Phone: (760) 633‑4700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
  • Group practice: Garrett J Tallman MD Inc
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Garrett J. Tallman, 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 Garrett J. Tallman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Garrett J. Tallman 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 Garrett J. Tallman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 241 Original Medicare patients and 6,346 services for Garrett J. Tallman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Garrett J. Tallman's NPI number?
1932176898. 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 Garrett J. Tallman, 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 patients241
Services billed to Medicare6,346
Different services or procedures82
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7331)4,544 services
  2. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)395 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)336 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)273 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)179 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure60%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Depression21%

Hospitals where Garrett J. Tallman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Garrett J. Tallman 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 Garrett J. Tallman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Garrett J. Tallman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Garrett J Tallman MD Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Encinitas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encinitas, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Garrett J Tallman MD Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932176898
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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