2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1962509448 M.D.
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Stefan Tarlow, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,781 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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
70
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Stefan Tarlow, M.D. filed 70 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Scottsdale, Arizona.

70
Part D claims, 2023

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.

Stefan Tarlow, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

70 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Stefan Tarlow, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Stefan Tarlow, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2006

NPI 1962509448

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

70 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers
Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician - 0.4%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician0.4%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Stefan Tarlow, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8630 E VIA DE VENTURA STE 105, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, with a listed phone of (480) 483-0393. NPI 1962509448 was issued on 09/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Tarlow most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 70 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $660 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

8630 E VIA DE VENTURA STE 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Provider Details

NPI 1962509448
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/19/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

70
Total Claims
$660
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
86
Total Day Supply
1,365
Generic Drug Cost
$654
Opioid Claims
28 (40.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.49
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Stefan Tarlow, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Meloxicam
19
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
13
Hydromorphone Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How Stefan Tarlow, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

Stefan Tarlow, M.D.'s 70 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tarlow.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stefan Tarlow, M.D.'s specialty?
Stefan Tarlow, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Scottsdale, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Stefan Tarlow, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Stefan Tarlow, M.D. wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $660 in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is Stefan Tarlow, M.D. located?
Stefan Tarlow, M.D. is located at 8630 E VIA DE VENTURA STE 105, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258. Phone: (480) 483-0393.
What is Stefan Tarlow, M.D.'s NPI number?
Stefan Tarlow, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962509448, issued on 09/19/2006.
Does Stefan Tarlow, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Stefan Tarlow, M.D. had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.0%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stefan Tarlow, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stefan Tarlow, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydromorphone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stefan Tarlow, M.D. accept Medicare?
Stefan Tarlow, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stefan Tarlow, M.D.'s credentials?
Stefan Tarlow, M.D.'s NPI is 1962509448 with credentials M.D.. 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.