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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1295813186 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Vallejo, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 853 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Carlo Tarantino, MD filed 7,079 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Vallejo, California, prescribing 90% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Carlo Tarantino, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
7,079 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Carlo Tarantino, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Carlo Tarantino, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
7,079 161% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Carlo Tarantino, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 975 SERENO DR, Vallejo, CA, 94589, with a listed phone of (707) 651-1000. NPI 1295813186 was issued on 11/01/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 7,079 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 853 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $269K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1295813186 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/01/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Carlo Tarantino, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Permanente Medical Group Inc
Vallejo, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Carlo Tarantino, MD. To verify Carlo Tarantino, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Carlo Tarantino, MD - brand share 9.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 7,079 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
7,079
Total Claims
$269K
Total Drug Cost
853
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 18,362
- Total Day Supply
- 534,500
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $160K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $107K
- Opioid Claims
- 220 (3.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 190
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 49, 65-74: 401, 75-84: 295, 85+: 108
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carlo Tarantino, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
719 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
484 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
301 claims
- Simvastatin 241
Simvastatin
241 claims
- Atenolol 239
Atenolol
239 claims
- Losartan Potassium 231
Losartan Potassium
231 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 229
Levothyroxine Sodium
229 claims
- Famotidine 175
Famotidine
175 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 719 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 484 |
| Lisinopril | 301 |
| Simvastatin | 241 |
| Atenolol | 239 |
| Losartan Potassium | 231 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 229 |
| Famotidine | 175 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 174 |
| Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 156 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Carlo Tarantino, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Carlo Tarantino, MD's 7,079 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tarantino.
Dr. Jacob Aaron
MD
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Alistair Aaronson
MD
Stanford, CA
Dr. Jose Abad.
MD
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Donna Abare
MD
Oakland, CA
Marce Abare
Scotts Valley, CA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlo Tarantino, MD's specialty? ▼
Carlo Tarantino, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Vallejo, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Carlo Tarantino, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carlo Tarantino, MD wrote 7,079 Medicare Part D claims totaling $269K in drug costs for 853 beneficiaries.
Where is Carlo Tarantino, MD located? ▼
Carlo Tarantino, MD is located at 975 SERENO DR, Vallejo, CA, 94589. Phone: (707) 651-1000.
What is Carlo Tarantino, MD's NPI number? ▼
Carlo Tarantino, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295813186, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does Carlo Tarantino, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carlo Tarantino, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $160K in brand drug costs.
Does Carlo Tarantino, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Carlo Tarantino, MD had 220 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlo Tarantino, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlo Tarantino, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlo Tarantino, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Carlo Tarantino, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,079 Part D claims and 853 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlo Tarantino, MD's credentials? ▼
Carlo Tarantino, MD's NPI is 1295813186 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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