Kristen Tarwater, MD
NPI 1306863006 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Tarwater, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1306863006).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306863006
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2004023909 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
221 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 85 | $94 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 76 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $65 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 18 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$129 (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 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 161 | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 151 | 37 |
| Omeprazole | 123 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 116 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 74 | 15 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2024-08-15
- Certified
- 2024-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Tarwater's NPI number?
- Kristen Tarwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306863006, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Tarwater's specialty?
- Kristen Tarwater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kristen Tarwater located?
- Kristen Tarwater's practice location on file with NPPES is 551 Veterans United Dr, Columbia, MO 65201-8397.
- What is Kristen Tarwater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Tarwater is (573) 884-7733.
- Does Kristen Tarwater accept Medicare?
- Kristen Tarwater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Tarwater's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Tarwater's NPI (1306863006) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.