Scott J Tarantino, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Scott J Tarantino is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Towson, MD with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE

(410) 337-7900Towson, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Scott J Tarantino, MD has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 32+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.

1 of 48 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in MDSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Towson32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4575dNPPES updated 2013-11-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8322 Bellona Ave Suite 100, Towson, MD 21204-2012

Fax: (410) 821-1334
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

611

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

220

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

322

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Ischemic Heart Disease
21%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Anxiety Disorders
20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$213 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Scott J Tarantino's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 1994)

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Scott J Tarantino

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Scott J Tarantino for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Towson required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Scott J Tarantino

NPI records show Dr. Tarantino as active with telehealth listed in Towson, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 337-7900.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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