Tara Heinze, PAC
NPI 1053363242 · Physician Assistant · Brookings, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Heinze, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Brookings, SD (NPI 1053363242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053363242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0561 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
276 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 64 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 48 | $10 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 46 | $3 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 22 | $23 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 22 | $6 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 74 | 70 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 70 | 66 |
| Cephalexin | 27 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 26 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 22 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 19 |
| Cefdinir | 18 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2026-02-05
- Certified
- 2026-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Heinze's NPI number?
- Tara Heinze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053363242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Heinze's specialty?
- Tara Heinze is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Heinze located?
- Tara Heinze's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006-2497.
- What is Tara Heinze's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Heinze is (605) 697-9500.
- Does Tara Heinze accept Medicare?
- Tara Heinze is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Heinze's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Heinze's NPI (1053363242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.