MS. TARA PATTERSON PA-C
NPI 1598203994
Physician Assistant in Clive, IA

Active since February 06, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200, CLIVE, IA 50325(515) 282-2921(515) 283-1035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2025, Feb 3, 2025, Oct 1, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ms. Tara Patterson Pa-c NPPES

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

MS. TARA PATTERSON PA-C (NPI 1598203994) is an individual physician assistant in Clive, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (086191) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598203994
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. TARA PATTERSONCredential: PA-C
Location Address12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200Clive, IA 50325-8290
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (515) 282-2921 · Fax (515) 282-1035
Fax(515) 283-1035
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2025
NPI 1598203994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in IA · 086191
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.

12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200, Clive, IA 50325

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Tara Dennis Pa-c

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11950 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023-2977 · Phone (515) 282-2921 · Fax (515) 283-1035
Location 2110 E Court Ave Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50309-2044 · Phone (515) 282-2921
Location 3411 Laurel St Ste A300Des Moines, IA 50314-3030 · Phone (515) 282-2921 · Fax (515) 283-1035

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

Ms. Tara Patterson 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 ID8224312855
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170228000294
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 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
56 services19 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
50 services18 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
31 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50325 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
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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 2

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

Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
3 suppliers14 claims2,160 services$1.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomeric, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4352
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
2 suppliers12 claims1,110 services$6.10 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 7

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

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
CLIVE, IA 50325
Physician Assistant
12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
CLIVE, IA 50325
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
CLIVE, IA 50325
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
CLIVE, IA 50325
Physician Assistant
12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
CLIVE, IA 50325
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
CLIVE, IA 50325
Physician Assistant
12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
CLIVE, IA 50325

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598203994, enumerated as an "individual" on February 06, 2017.

The provider is located at 12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200 CLIVE, IA 50325 and the phone number is (515) 282-2921.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica and Sanford Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Tara Patterson is affiliated with: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS and UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI.