TARA J SMITH CFNP
NPI 1497263008
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in West Des Moines, IA

Active since January 17, 2018Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028
2700 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 308, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 519-2812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2024, Aug 20, 2021, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Tara J Smith Cfnp NPPES

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

TARA J SMITH CFNP (NPI 1497263008) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A108451) and active in the NPI registry since January 2018. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497263008
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameTARA J SMITHCredential: CFNP
Location Address2700 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 308West Des Moines, IA 50266-1470
Mailing Address2700 University Ave Ste 308West Des Moines, IA 50266-1470
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 15, 2024
NPI 1497263008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License Licensed in IA · A108451
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License A108451 (IA)
2700 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 308, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Tara J Smith Cfnp has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2026 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50266 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Counselor (Mental Health)
2700 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 308
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Counselor (Mental Health)
2700 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 308
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

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 Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Smith is 1497263008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2018.

Where is Tara Smith located?

Tara Smith practices at 2700 University Ave Ste 308, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 519-2812.

What is Tara Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Tara Smith enrolled in Medicare?

No. Tara Smith has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Tara Smith accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Tara Smith as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Smith was last updated on October 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.