Tara Kunkle, PA
NPI 1386646495 · Medical Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Kunkle, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1386646495).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386646495
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA051317 (PA)
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
21 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
345 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 146 | $85 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 57 | $87 |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, First Growth10005 | 50 | $59 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 46 | $21 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 34 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 100 | 90 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2005-06-02
- Last updated
- 2008-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Kunkle's NPI number?
- Tara Kunkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386646495, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Kunkle's specialty?
- Tara Kunkle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Kunkle located?
- Tara Kunkle's practice location on file with NPPES is 4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1722.
- What is Tara Kunkle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Kunkle is (412) 578-1783.
- Does Tara Kunkle accept Medicare?
- Tara Kunkle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Kunkle's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Kunkle's NPI (1386646495) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.