Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1518479542 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Palestine, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Palestine, TX (NPI 1518479542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518479542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP136159 (TX)
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
8 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
540 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 88 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $105 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 62 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 58 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 50 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 41 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 89 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 68 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 60 | 32 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 58 | 33 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 3 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
- 2017-10-31
- Last updated
- 2024-10-21
- Certified
- 2024-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kimberly Tatum's NPI number?
- Kimberly Tatum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518479542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kimberly Tatum's specialty?
- Kimberly Tatum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kimberly Tatum located?
- Kimberly Tatum's practice location on file with NPPES is 4002 S Loop 256 Ste a, Palestine, TX 75801-8492.
- What is Kimberly Tatum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kimberly Tatum is (903) 731-5030.
- Does Kimberly Tatum accept Medicare?
- Kimberly Tatum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kimberly Tatum's NPI active?
- Yes — Kimberly Tatum's NPI (1518479542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.