Tara Spell, M.D.
NPI 1831518174 · Hospitalist Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Spell, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1831518174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831518174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 334006 (LA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
163 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 55 | $114 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 38 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 37 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 33 | $167 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$167 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 777 Hemlock StMacon, GA 31201-2102Phone: (478) 633-7550Fax: (478) 633-3235
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-15
- Last updated
- 2023-06-01
- Certified
- 2023-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Spell's NPI number?
- Tara Spell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831518174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Spell's specialty?
- Tara Spell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tara Spell located?
- Tara Spell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2600.
- What is Tara Spell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Spell is (504) 988-5263.
- Does Tara Spell accept Medicare?
- Tara Spell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Spell's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Spell's NPI (1831518174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.