Tara Shields, MD
NPI 1215347240 · Internal Medicine Physician · Johnson City, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Shields, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Johnson City, TN (NPI 1215347240).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215347240
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 56281 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
4,938 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 | 516 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 485 | $118 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 414 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 333 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 298 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 297 | $6 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 151 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 594 | 127 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 367 | 111 |
| Lisinopril | 322 | 94 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 | 82 |
| Omeprazole | 307 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 275 | 83 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$270 across 23 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
- 2014-04-29
- Last updated
- 2025-02-21
- Certified
- 2025-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Shields's NPI number?
- Tara Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215347240, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Shields's specialty?
- Tara Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tara Shields located?
- Tara Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 240, Johnson City, TN 37604-2641.
- What is Tara Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Shields is (423) 794-5520.
- Does Tara Shields accept Medicare?
- Tara Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Shields's NPI (1215347240) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.