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TARA L KUNKLE PA
NPI 1386646495
Physician Assistant - Medical in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since June 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 578-1783(412) 578-0139 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Tara L Kunkle Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

TARA L KUNKLE PA (NPI 1386646495) is an individual medical provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA051317) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Clair Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386646495
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameTARA L KUNKLECredential: PA
Location Address4800 FRIENDSHIP AVEPittsburgh, PA 15224-1722
Mailing AddressPo Box 49Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0049 · (412) 937-5949 · Fax (412) 937-5705
Phone(412) 578-1783
Fax(412) 578-0139
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 2008
✔ NPI 1386646495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA051317
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINQ01177

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tara L Kunkle Pa is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5496654261
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031231000449
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083
This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.
146 services20 patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555
This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.
57 services24 patients
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005
Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.
50 services50 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 77002
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement is a medical procedure that uses a special X-ray technology to help accurately place a needle in the body. It's often used in biopsies, injections or other treatments to ensure precision and safety.
46 services40 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
34 services28 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Clair Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390228
Location1000 Bower Hill RoadPittsburgh, PA 15243 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RACHEL HEINTZ CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-5858
PAMELA ESTATICO RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-7177
KENNETH TODD PATRESS
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (800) 394-4445
SAMA RAHIMI
Pharmacist
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-4089
CHETNA CHOPRA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-5587
JAMIE HARTMAN
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, SUITE 3950
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-1783
ROBIN L GREENSPAN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-1783
SUSAN MARY OTT CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 359-3030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tara Kunkle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Kunkle is 1386646495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2005.

Where is Tara Kunkle located?

Tara Kunkle practices at 4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 578-1783.

What is Tara Kunkle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Tara Kunkle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Kunkle is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Tara Kunkle affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Kunkle is affiliated with St Clair Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Kunkle was last updated on March 6, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.