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Rheumatology

Raul B. Tallo, MD

Works at hospitals in Lakeland, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Raul B. Tallo, MD is a rheumatologist at 3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803. Phone: (863) 284-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Raul B. Tallo had 261 Original Medicare patients and 2,589 services. NPI 1982600417. 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: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803 · Directions
  • Phone: (863) 284‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Lakeland Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Raul B. Tallo, 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 Raul B. Tallo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raul B. Tallo 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 Raul B. Tallo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 261 Original Medicare patients and 2,589 services for Raul B. Tallo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Raul B. Tallo's NPI number?
1982600417. 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 Raul B. Tallo, 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 patients261
Services billed to Medicare2,589
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)347 services
  2. Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated (85652)296 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)291 services
  4. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)256 services
  5. Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation (86140)250 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Osteoporosis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Anxiety35%

Hospitals where Raul B. Tallo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raul B. Tallo 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 Raul B. Tallo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Raul B. Tallo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc536 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Lakeland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982600417
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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