TARA M SWANSON PA-C
NPI 1497974307
Physician Assistant in Northfield, MN

Active since April 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1400 JEFFERSON RD, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057(507) 663-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2021, Feb 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Tara M Swanson Pa-c NPPES

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

TARA M SWANSON PA-C (NPI 1497974307) is an individual physician assistant in Northfield, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497974307
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameTARA M SWANSONCredential: PA-C
Location Address1400 JEFFERSON RDNorthfield, MN 55057-3081
Mailing Address1400 Jefferson RdNorthfield, MN 55057-3081 · (507) 663-9000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2021
NPI 1497974307 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1400 JEFFERSON RD, Northfield, MN 55057

Accepted Insurance

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 M Swanson Pa-c 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 ID8820183007
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071003000151
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
39 services34 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
16 services16 patients
Bacterial colony count, urine 87086
A bacterial colony count, urine, is a laboratory test that checks a urine sample for bacteria. It helps to identify if an infection is present in the urinary system. High numbers of bacteria in the urine can indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI).
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55057 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers14 claims16 services$0.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Family Medicine
1400 JEFFERSON RD
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Family Medicine
1400 JEFFERSON RD
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Social Worker (Clinical)
1400 JEFFERSON RD
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
1400 JEFFERSON RD
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1400 JEFFERSON RD
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Family Medicine
1400 JEFFERSON RD
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1400 JEFFERSON RD
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Family Medicine
1400 JEFFERSON RD
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057

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 Swanson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Swanson is 1497974307. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2007.

Where is Tara Swanson located?

Tara Swanson practices at 1400 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057. The listed phone number is (507) 663-9000.

What is Tara Swanson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Tara Swanson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Swanson 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.

What insurance does Tara Swanson accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Medica list Tara Swanson 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 Swanson was last updated on March 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.