Physician Profile
Heather N. Tarantino, MD practices internal medicine in Charlotte, NC. Heather is a 2003 graduate of West Virginia University School of Medicine. Heather is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Heather cared for 105 Medicare patients across 157 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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1350 S KINGS DR
Charlotte, NC 28207
1100 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
2301 US Highway 74 W
Wadesboro, NC 28170
1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
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Most searched conditions
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Most searched procedures
Preventive and evaluation
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
Imaging referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
Metabolic & Weight
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
157 services · 105 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
59 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Tarantino is an internist in Charlotte, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Dr. Tarantino is listed at 1350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (704) 446-1242. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Tarantino's National Provider Identifier is 1235284084. 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
Dr. Tarantino attended West Virginia University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Tarantino has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tarantino performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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