Tara Barnes, APRN
NPI 1073842134 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Barnes, APRN is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1073842134).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073842134
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP05960 (LA)
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
16 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
492 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 330 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 162 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$101 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 81 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 67 | 59 |
| Meloxicam | 31 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 21 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 28 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 across 4 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
- 2009-12-18
- Last updated
- 2009-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Barnes's NPI number?
- Tara Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073842134, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Barnes's specialty?
- Tara Barnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Barnes located?
- Tara Barnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1614 Wolf Cir, Lake Charles, LA 70605-2348.
- What is Tara Barnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Barnes is (337) 478-9653.
- Does Tara Barnes accept Medicare?
- Tara Barnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Barnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Barnes's NPI (1073842134) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.