Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edward Tarka, D.P.M.

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Norwich, CT

  • NPI 1538264767
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
79 Wawecus St, 109
Norwich, CT 063602160
(860) 887-3538
fax (860) 887-1394

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 14, 2011
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #000570

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538264767. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,476
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$99,069
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 693 222 $47
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 302 104 $90
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 117 50 $78
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views 77 55 $30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 71 54 $92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 64 64 $117
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 58 44 $59
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 43 12 $139
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 24 24 $77
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 16 16 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Norwich Podiatrist, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$46
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $46.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$46

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
239
Patients
117
Total drug cost
$33,041
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ciclopirox Generic 141 69 $4,903
Jublia (Efinaconazole) Brand 30 0 $27,433
Cephalexin Generic 29 22 $310
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 21 13 $270
Naproxen Generic 18 13 $125

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Edward Tarka's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Tarka practices Podiatrist in Norwich, CT.
Where does Dr. Edward Tarka practice?
Dr. Edward Tarka practices at 79 Wawecus St, Norwich, CT 063602160. Office phone: 8608873538.
What is Dr. Edward Tarka's NPI?
Dr. Edward Tarka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538264767, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Tarka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Tarka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Tarka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (HCPCS 11056); Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 11055). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.