Tara Sandusky, APRN
NPI 1063069326 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Sandusky, APRN is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1063069326).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063069326
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 121897 (AR)
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
6 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
1,462 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 253 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 145 | $94 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 120 | $195 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 74 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 73 | $10 |
| Magnesium Level83735 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 886 | 207 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 106 | 33 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 99 | 35 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 92 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 82 | 24 |
| Pregabalin | 71 | 17 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 50 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 records (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
- 2019-08-21
- Last updated
- 2019-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Sandusky's NPI number?
- Tara Sandusky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063069326, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Sandusky's specialty?
- Tara Sandusky is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Sandusky located?
- Tara Sandusky's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901-4921.
- What is Tara Sandusky's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Sandusky is (479) 441-5005.
- Does Tara Sandusky accept Medicare?
- Tara Sandusky is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Sandusky's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Sandusky's NPI (1063069326) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.