Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Taras, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Hazlet, NJ

  • NPI 1396279436
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1181 Nj-36
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(619) 913-3995
Mailing address
57 Creamery RD
Colts Neck, NJ 077221512

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 24, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Jersey #25MA12427000 · California #159678

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396279436. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
376
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$42,860
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 158 147 $173
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 116 115 $119
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 88 80 $8
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 14 13 $71

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Hazlet Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
59
Patients
59
Total drug cost
$409
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 12 12 $118
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 12 12 $118
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 12 12 $74
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 12 $63
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 11 11 $36

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Taras's medical specialty?
Dr. John Taras practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Hazlet, NJ.
Where does Dr. John Taras practice?
Dr. John Taras practices at 1181 Nj-36, Hazlet, NJ 07730. Office phone: 6199133995.
What is Dr. John Taras's NPI?
Dr. John Taras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396279436, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Taras accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Taras accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Taras commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.