Tara Nelson, MD
NPI 1447670104 · Family Medicine Physician · Cottage Grove, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cottage Grove, MN (NPI 1447670104).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447670104
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59506 (MN)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 165 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $88 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 50 | $126 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 27 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 154 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 142 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 127 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 113 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 109 | 29 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 102 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1414 Maryland Ave ESaint Paul, MN 55106-2824Phone: (651) 793-5613Fax: (651) 495-0499
- 3850 Park Nicollet BlvdSt Louis Park, MN 55416-2527Phone: (952) 833-1000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-21
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Nelson's NPI number?
- Tara Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447670104, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Nelson's specialty?
- Tara Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tara Nelson located?
- Tara Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 6939 Pine Arbor Dr S Ste 100, Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4643.
- What is Tara Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Nelson is (651) 326-5800.
- Does Tara Nelson accept Medicare?
- Tara Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Nelson's NPI (1447670104) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.