Tara Akunna, MD
NPI 1295231157 · Dermatology Physician · Cypress, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Akunna, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Cypress, TX (NPI 1295231157).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295231157
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 112 | 48 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 76 | 55 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 42 | 22 |
| Mupirocin | 41 | 35 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 40 | 24 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 36 | 23 |
| Hydrocortisone | 25 | 19 |
| Minoxidil | 24 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,577 across 138 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
- 2018-03-31
- Last updated
- 2024-03-28
- Certified
- 2024-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Akunna's NPI number?
- Tara Akunna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295231157, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Akunna's specialty?
- Tara Akunna is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tara Akunna located?
- Tara Akunna's practice location on file with NPPES is 14930 Mueschke Rd, Cypress, TX 77433.
- What is Tara Akunna's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Akunna is (281) 895-3376.
- Does Tara Akunna accept Medicare?
- Tara Akunna is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Akunna's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Akunna's NPI (1295231157) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.