Tara Ford
NPI 1538925573 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Owensboro, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Ford is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Owensboro, KY (NPI 1538925573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538925573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4016626 (KY)
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 tenure28% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
690 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 304 | $85 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 167 | $59 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 131 | $59 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 48 | $85 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 16 | $122 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 123 | 30 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 115 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 99 | 22 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 99 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 88 | 20 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 77 | 42 |
| Lamotrigine | 77 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-02-27
- Last updated
- 2024-02-27
- Certified
- 2024-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Ford's NPI number?
- Tara Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538925573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Ford's specialty?
- Tara Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Ford located?
- Tara Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1205 Leitchfield Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303-0861.
- What is Tara Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Ford is (731) 394-1145.
- Does Tara Ford accept Medicare?
- Tara Ford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Ford's NPI (1538925573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.