NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1396731063 MD
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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in Peoria, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,574 in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology 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
868
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 92
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$65.1K
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Michael Tarantino, MD filed 868 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in Peoria, Illinois, prescribing 53% generic.
- 868
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Michael Tarantino, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
868 Top 27% higher than 73% 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)
Michael Tarantino, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Michael Tarantino, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
868 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois 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 Pediatric Hematology & Oncology 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).
Michael Tarantino, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 427 W NORTHMOOR RD, Peoria, IL, 61614, with a listed phone of (309) 692-5337. NPI 1396731063 was issued on 09/27/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 868 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $570K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,574 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 92 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 | 1396731063 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael 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.
Michael D. Tarantino, M.D. S.C.
Peoria, IL
The Bleeding And Clotting Disorders Institute
Peoria, IL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Michael Tarantino, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$65.1K
Largest payer
SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM AB
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Michael Tarantino, MD. To verify Michael Tarantino, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Michael Tarantino, MD - brand share 47.0%
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 868 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.
868
Total Claims
$570K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,270
- Total Day Supply
- 37,375
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $548K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.60
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Tarantino, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
365 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
285 claims
- Xarelto 96
Xarelto
96 claims
- Meloxicam 39
Meloxicam
39 claims
- Enoxaparin Sodium 24
Enoxaparin Sodium
24 claims
- Celecoxib 13
Celecoxib
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Warfarin Sodium | 365 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 285 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 96 |
| Meloxicam | 39 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 24 |
| Celecoxib | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Michael Tarantino, MD fits within the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
2,574
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician
92
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Tarantino, MD's 868 claims are above the specialty average of 92.
Nearby Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tarantino.
Dr. Caitlin Agrawal
MD
Park Ridge, IL
Dr. Lujain Aljudaibi
MD
Chicago, IL
Dr. Rudy Allen
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Reuben Antony
MD
Peoria, IL
Dr. Mark Applebaum
M.D.
Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Tarantino, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Tarantino, MD specializes in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Peoria, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Tarantino, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Tarantino, MD wrote 868 Medicare Part D claims totaling $570K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Tarantino, MD located? ▼
Michael Tarantino, MD is located at 427 W NORTHMOOR RD, Peoria, IL, 61614. Phone: (309) 692-5337.
What is Michael Tarantino, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Tarantino, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396731063, issued on 09/27/2005.
Does Michael Tarantino, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Tarantino, MD's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $548K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,574 Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 92 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Tarantino, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Tarantino, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Eliquis, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Tarantino, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Tarantino, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 868 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Tarantino, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Tarantino, MD's NPI is 1396731063 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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