# Salvatore Tarantino, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/salvatore-tarantino-md-1174581458
NPI: 1174581458
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Salvatore Tarantino, MD is a general practice based in La Mesa, CA practicing at Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc. with NPI 1174581458 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Practice
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1981
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1174581458 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1174581458))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.
- Address: 8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suite 370, La Mesa, CA, 919426103
- Phone: (619) 462-5555
- Group practice size: 3 members

## Insurance accepted (4 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Blue Shield of California](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/blue-shield-of-california) — 3 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Salvatore Tarantino, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1174581458).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 31 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $599.

Largest disclosed payer: Lilly USA, LLC ($171 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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