Tara Stecklein, P.A.-C
NPI 1174895262 · Medical Physician Assistant · Kearney, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Stecklein, P.A.-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Kearney, NE (NPI 1174895262).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174895262
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1501514 (KS)
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
14 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
672 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 119 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $71 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 70 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 52 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 48 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 47 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 212 | 50 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 151 | 29 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 99 | 22 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 90 | — |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 55 | — |
| Lisinopril | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2012-02-03
- Last updated
- 2025-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Stecklein's NPI number?
- Tara Stecklein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174895262, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Stecklein's specialty?
- Tara Stecklein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Stecklein located?
- Tara Stecklein's practice location on file with NPPES is 620 East 25th Street, Kearney, NE 68847-5511.
- What is Tara Stecklein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Stecklein is (308) 865-2767.
- Does Tara Stecklein accept Medicare?
- Tara Stecklein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Stecklein's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Stecklein's NPI (1174895262) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.