Physician Profile
Taro Arai, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Arai
Based in Havertown, PA, Taro Arai, MD is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Taro graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Taro provided 594 services to 464 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope, and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (610) 446-7882
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1010 WEST CHESTER PIKE SUITE 201
Havertown, PA 19083
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
594 services · 464 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
175 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
82 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
74 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
208 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
55 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other colorectal surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope 7
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Arai?
Dr. Arai is a colorectal surgeon in Havertown, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Arai's address?
Dr. Arai is listed at 1010 West Chester Pike Suite 201, Havertown, PA 19083. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Arai?
The number on file is (610) 446-7882. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Arai?
Dr. Arai's National Provider Identifier is 1518002393. 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
Where did Dr. Arai train?
Dr. Arai attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Arai have?
Dr. Arai has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Arai perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Arai performs procedures including diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope and removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Arai's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Arai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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