Dr. Lorraine Tafra , MD
Surgery • Providence, RI
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Lorraine Tafra, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Providence, RI. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1986, Dr. Tafra delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 BLACKSTONE STREET.
Dr. Tafra is affiliated with Westchester Medical Group, P.C and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, partial removal of breast, injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1 Blackstone Street
2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02903
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1986
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Providence, RI
Practicing in Providence, RI (160 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
|
27 | 27 | $416.22 | $238.02 |
|
19301
Partial removal of breast
|
23 | 19 | $1267.00 | $687.46 |
|
38792
Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node
|
20 | 20 | $78.00 | $18.72 |
|
38525
Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure
|
20 | 20 | $852.00 | $288.18 |
|
38900
Lymph node imaging during surgery
|
20 | 20 | $270.00 | $149.23 |
|
76098
X-ray of surgical specimen
|
20 | 20 | $15.85 | $14.97 |
|
19303
Total removal of breast
|
14 | 14 | $1764.93 | $886.06 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2026-07-30NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Westchester Medical Group, P.c
210 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY 106042901
Phone: 9146820700
Secondary Practice Locations
455 Toll Gate Rd
Warwick, RI 028862759
Phone: 4017377000
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 029052401
Phone: 4012741122
455 Toll Gate Rd
Warwick, RI 028862759
Phone: 4017377010
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Genetic Counselor, MS
Master of Science, CGC
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health
Nurse Practitioner
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at 1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 (Tel: 4014537520)
Registered at 455 TOLL GATE RD, WARWICK, RI 028862759 (Tel: 4012730641)
Surgery (License #MD21501 in RI)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 200, ANNAPOLIS, MD 214013742 (Tel: 4434815300)
Registered at PO BOX 12622, BELFAST, ME 049154017 (Tel: 4434816573)
Recorded as LORRAINE TAFRA, MD
Surgery (License #D0055097 in MD)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
455 Toll Gate Rd
Warwick, RI 028862759
Phone: 4012730641
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