Tara Carlson, PA-C
NPI 1215978382 · Physician Assistant · Sturgis, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Carlson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Sturgis, SD (NPI 1215978382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215978382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0604 (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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
223 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 164 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $78 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$78 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 43 | 43 |
| Methylprednisolone | 30 | 28 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 29 | 27 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 17 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 14 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2013-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Carlson's NPI number?
- Tara Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215978382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Carlson's specialty?
- Tara Carlson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Carlson located?
- Tara Carlson's practice location on file with NPPES is 890 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD 57785.
- What is Tara Carlson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Carlson is (605) 720-2600.
- Does Tara Carlson accept Medicare?
- Tara Carlson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Carlson's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Carlson's NPI (1215978382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.