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Mathew A. Tharakan, MD

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About Dr. Tharakan

Mathew A. Tharakan, MD practices internal medicine in Stony Brook, NY. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316068596.

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Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

NY licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 243023As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1316068596Issued 2007

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Tharakan's specialty?

Dr. Tharakan is an internist in Stony Brook, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Tharakan?

Dr. Tharakan is listed at Dept of Medicine Hsc T16-020 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Tharakan?

The number on file is (641) 444-8478. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Tharakan's NPI number?

Dr. Tharakan's National Provider Identifier is 1316068596. 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

How long has Dr. Tharakan been practicing?

Dr. Tharakan has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Tharakan known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tharakan the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Tharakan confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tharakan. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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