Tara Sands, DNP
NPI 1992035778 · Nurse Practitioner · Council Bluffs, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Sands, DNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Council Bluffs, IA (NPI 1992035778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992035778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 111084 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
480 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 143 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 111 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $101 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 43 | $102 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 38 | $11 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 114 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 280 | 70 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 239 | 50 |
| Omeprazole | 182 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 179 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 126 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 124 | 29 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,106 across 47 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)
- 715 Harmony St2nd FloorCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503-3147Phone: (712) 328-8500Fax: (712) 325-2445
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-12-30
- Last updated
- 2018-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Sands's NPI number?
- Tara Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992035778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Sands's specialty?
- Tara Sands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Sands located?
- Tara Sands's practice location on file with NPPES is 3135 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
- What is Tara Sands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Sands is (712) 328-9100.
- Does Tara Sands accept Medicare?
- Tara Sands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Sands's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Sands's NPI (1992035778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.