Tara Hunke, PA-C
NPI 1346512597 · Physician Assistant · Omaha, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Hunke, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Omaha, NE (NPI 1346512597).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346512597
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1618 (NE)
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 tenure25% of score
14 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
71 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 14 | $86 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$99 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 116 | 34 |
| Ustekinumabbrand: Stelara | 31 | — |
| Mesalamine | 26 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 21 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | — |
| Prucalopride Succinatebrand: Motegrity | 20 | — |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,408 across 86 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
- 2012-02-03
- Last updated
- 2016-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Hunke's NPI number?
- Tara Hunke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346512597, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Hunke's specialty?
- Tara Hunke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Hunke located?
- Tara Hunke's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68131-2128.
- What is Tara Hunke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Hunke is (402) 449-4692.
- Does Tara Hunke accept Medicare?
- Tara Hunke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Hunke's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Hunke's NPI (1346512597) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.