Tara Scott, D.P.M.
NPI 1972535862 · Podiatrist · Southfield, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Scott, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider in Southfield, MI (NPI 1972535862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972535862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- TS001844 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service 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
1,146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 528 | $41 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 175 | $31 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 104 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 65 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 39 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 186 | 102 |
| Ciclopirox | 87 | 49 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 74 | 29 |
| Ketoconazole | 54 | 26 |
| Clotrimazole | 41 | 25 |
| Meloxicam | 33 | 12 |
| Methylprednisolone | 25 | 24 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 24 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,258 across 20 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2016-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Scott's NPI number?
- Tara Scott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972535862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Scott's specialty?
- Tara Scott is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Tara Scott located?
- Tara Scott's practice location on file with NPPES is 29425 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034-1083.
- What is Tara Scott's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Scott is (248) 557-6500.
- Does Tara Scott accept Medicare?
- Tara Scott is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Scott's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Scott's NPI (1972535862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.