Physician Profile
Frank J. Tamarkin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tamarkin
Based in Bethlehem, PA, Frank J. Tamarkin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Frank graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Frank cared for 1,238 Medicare patients across 1,567 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (610) 882-8598
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1521 8TH AVE STE 201
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,567 services · 1,238 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
137 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
118 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple change of bladder tube | Procedure | 51705 |
52 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
33 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
22 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
22 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
22 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96402 |
40 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Drug given | J9217 |
213 | More often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Bethlehem 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Pennsylvania 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Medical College of Pennsylvania 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Frank J. Tamarkin's specialty?
Frank J. Tamarkin is an urologist in Bethlehem, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Frank J. Tamarkin?
Frank J. Tamarkin is listed at 1521 8Th Ave Ste 201, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Frank J. Tamarkin?
The number on file is (610) 882-8598. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Frank J. Tamarkin's NPI number?
Frank J. Tamarkin's National Provider Identifier is 1881885630. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Frank J. Tamarkin's education?
Frank J. Tamarkin attended Medical College of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Frank J. Tamarkin been practicing?
Frank J. Tamarkin has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Frank J. Tamarkin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Frank J. Tamarkin performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and simple change of bladder tube; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Frank J. Tamarkin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Frank J. Tamarkin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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