Physician Profile
Tarek G. Garas, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Garas
Tarek G. Garas, MD is a healthcare provider in Lakeland, FL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Tarek trained at Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. According to Medicare claims data, Tarek cared for 1,099 Medicare patients across 1,464 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, 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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (863) 680-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1755 N FLORIDA AVE
Lakeland, FL 33805
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
- Uterine fibroids
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
- Well-woman exam
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,464 services · 1,099 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder | Procedure | 51725 |
54 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Simple timed assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51736 |
52 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
33 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
32 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 51715 |
21 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
16 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array | Procedure | 64561 |
13 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
34 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator | Treatment | 95970 |
46 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
29 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
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.
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 OB-GYNs in Lakeland 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at Creighton University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Garas's specialty?
Dr. Garas is an OB-GYN in Lakeland, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Garas?
Dr. Garas is listed at 1755 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Garas?
The number on file is (863) 680-7000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Garas's NPI number?
Dr. Garas's National Provider Identifier is 1295707230. 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 Dr. Garas's medical education?
Dr. Garas attended Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Garas been practicing?
Dr. Garas has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Garas known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Garas performs procedures including simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder, simple timed assessment of bladder emptying and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina; provides treatments such as electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator and injection of drug or substance 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 Dr. Garas confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Garas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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