Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joshua Tarkan, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Newburyport, MA

  • NPI 1922104884
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
260 Merrimac St
Newburyport, MA 019502192
(978) 499-7400
fax (978) 499-7326

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 23, 2016
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #220460
Medicaid
MA #110037949A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922104884. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,837
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$614,072
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q5106 Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units 3,100 17 $8
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 1,454 207 $80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 767 518 $130
J0885 Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units 560 11 $7
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 519 269 $120
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 346 44 $356
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 273 229 $175
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 181 139 $182
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 154 60 $214
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 125 23 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Newburyport Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 559. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,636
Patients
522
Total drug cost
$110,938
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Calcitriol Generic 539 154 $9,370
Lisinopril Generic 181 61 $2,073
Furosemide Generic 163 63 $1,901
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 136 49 $1,624
Losartan Potassium Generic 100 38 $2,024
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 66 23 $20,222
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 65 18 $1,972
Allopurinol Generic 62 18 $907
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 62 22 $1,846
Torsemide Generic 60 18 $3,354

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joshua Tarkan's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Tarkan practices Nephrology Physician in Newburyport, MA.
Where does Dr. Joshua Tarkan practice?
Dr. Joshua Tarkan practices at 260 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 019502192. Office phone: 9784997400.
What is Dr. Joshua Tarkan's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Tarkan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922104884, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Tarkan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Tarkan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Tarkan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS Q5106); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.