Tara Hieger, NP
NPI 1679681456 · Nurse Practitioner · Portland, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Hieger, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Portland, ME (NPI 1679681456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679681456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CNP81240 (ME)
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
19 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
207 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $78 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 21 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $146 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$146 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 233 | 81 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 96 | 33 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 46 | 19 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 45 | 18 |
| Famotidine | 41 | 19 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Zenpep | 36 | — |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Dr | 32 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$468 across 25 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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2019-12-23
- Certified
- 2019-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Hieger's NPI number?
- Tara Hieger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679681456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Hieger's specialty?
- Tara Hieger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Hieger located?
- Tara Hieger's practice location on file with NPPES is 161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101-2438.
- What is Tara Hieger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Hieger is (207) 773-7964.
- Does Tara Hieger accept Medicare?
- Tara Hieger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Hieger's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Hieger's NPI (1679681456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.