Tara Cruse, APRN
NPI 1902417835 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Cruse, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1902417835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902417835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3014863 (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 tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 24 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 18 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 16 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 15 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$51 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5100 Combs Ferry RdWinchester, KY 40391-8082Phone: (859) 317-1976
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-08-13
- Last updated
- 2021-07-26
- Certified
- 2021-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Cruse's NPI number?
- Tara Cruse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902417835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Cruse's specialty?
- Tara Cruse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Cruse located?
- Tara Cruse's practice location on file with NPPES is 1306 Versailles Rd Ste 120, Lexington, KY 40504-1795.
- What is Tara Cruse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Cruse is (859) 259-2635.
- Does Tara Cruse accept Medicare?
- Tara Cruse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Cruse's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Cruse's NPI (1902417835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.