TARA CARMEN BENTON MD
NPI 1609032895
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Active since August 06, 2008PECOS Enrolled
2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Tara Carmen Benton Md NPPES

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

TARA CARMEN BENTON MD (NPI 1609032895) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2012029906) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609032895
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameTARA CARMEN BENTONCredential: MD
Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619
Mailing Address4309 W 110th StLeawood, KS 66211-1424 · (630) 212-1317
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2012
NPI 1609032895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License Licensed in MO · 2012029906
Definition

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 125-050752 (IL), 036122800 (IL)
2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Tara Carmen Kunkler Md

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 (PECOS)

Tara Carmen Benton Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Pediatrics (Sleep Medicine)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Audiologist
2401 GILLHAM RD, HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Psychologist (Clinical)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

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 Benton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Benton is 1609032895. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2008. The provider is also known as Tara Carmen Kunkler MD.

Where is Tara Benton located?

Tara Benton practices at 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is Tara Benton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Tara Benton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Benton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Tara Benton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Medica list Tara Benton 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 Benton was last updated on October 3, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.