Tara Viechnicki, MD
NPI 1235156837 · Ophthalmology Physician · Encinitas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Viechnicki, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Encinitas, CA (NPI 1235156837).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235156837
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101243689 (VA)
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
19 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
2,174 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 | 584 | $137 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 494 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 400 | $97 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 182 | $39 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 142 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 131 | $176 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 208 | 58 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 80 | 33 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 48 | 24 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 46 | 44 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 45 | 15 |
| Cyclosporine | 43 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 34 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,561 across 25 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2020-12-02
- Certified
- 2020-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Viechnicki's NPI number?
- Tara Viechnicki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235156837, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Viechnicki's specialty?
- Tara Viechnicki is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tara Viechnicki located?
- Tara Viechnicki's practice location on file with NPPES is 477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, Encinitas, CA 92024-1332.
- What is Tara Viechnicki's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Viechnicki is (760) 631-3500.
- Does Tara Viechnicki accept Medicare?
- Tara Viechnicki is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Viechnicki's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Viechnicki's NPI (1235156837) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.