Tara Kirkpatrick, MD
NPI 1518227958 · Urology Physician · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Kirkpatrick, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1518227958).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518227958
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30794 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,479 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 321 | $3 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 246 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 223 | $116 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 178 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 347 | 58 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 307 | 108 |
| Finasteride | 285 | 74 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 250 | 59 |
| Estradiol | 133 | 89 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 116 | 26 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 62 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$267 across 11 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
- 2012-05-19
- Last updated
- 2022-01-06
- Certified
- 2022-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Kirkpatrick's NPI number?
- Tara Kirkpatrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518227958, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Kirkpatrick's specialty?
- Tara Kirkpatrick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tara Kirkpatrick located?
- Tara Kirkpatrick's practice location on file with NPPES is 5500 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516.
- What is Tara Kirkpatrick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Kirkpatrick is (402) 489-8888.
- Does Tara Kirkpatrick accept Medicare?
- Tara Kirkpatrick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Kirkpatrick's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Kirkpatrick's NPI (1518227958) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.