Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arjun Tarakad

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1962793661
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1504 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 770301608
(713) 873-8890
Additional location
6501 Fannin St, Suite Nb-302
Houston, TX 770302703
(713) 798-6151
Mailing address
7200 Cambridge St Fl 9
Houston, TX 770304202

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 12, 2025
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q8365

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962793661. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
46,305
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$377,558
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit 37,260 52 $6
J0588 Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit 8,100 11 $5
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 448 243 $130
95983 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes with qualified health professional 89 49 $51
64616 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box 88 32 $197
95984 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, each additional 15 minutes with qualified health professional 75 33 $45
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 64 25 $178
64642 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 1-4 muscles, first extremity 56 24 $124
95970 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator 47 40 $19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 79 peers in Houston Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 372. This provider delivers 124× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$560
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 3 $457.02
Abbott Laboratories 1 $68.94
Abbvie INC. 1 $34.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$560

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,822
Patients
525
Total drug cost
$1,939,816
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 550 180 $45,353
Rytary (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 296 68 $417,967
Clonazepam Generic 133 30 $2,520
Carbidopa-Levodopa ER (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 123 46 $6,299
Gabapentin Generic 114 37 $3,225
Austedo (Deutetrabenazine) Brand 94 11 $1,034,846
Amantadine (Amantadine Hcl) Brand 85 29 $8,300
Mirtazapine Generic 72 31 $2,012
Nuplazid (Pimavanserin Tartrate) Brand 72 11 $392,974
Rivastigmine (Rivastigmine Tartrate) Brand 71 16 $6,348

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Arjun Tarakad's medical specialty?
Dr. Arjun Tarakad practices Neurology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Arjun Tarakad practice?
Dr. Arjun Tarakad practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608. Office phone: 7138738890.
What is Dr. Arjun Tarakad's NPI?
Dr. Arjun Tarakad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962793661, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arjun Tarakad accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arjun Tarakad accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arjun Tarakad commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit (HCPCS J0588); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.