TARA KEENER CRNP
NPI 1629466784
Nurse Practitioner in Hershey, PA

Active since December 24, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2026, May 23, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Tara Keener Crnp NPPES

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

TARA KEENER CRNP (NPI 1629466784) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP014584) and active in the NPI registry since December 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629466784
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameTARA KEENERCredential: CRNP
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address500 University Dr, Mc Ca410Hershey, PA 17033-2360 · (800) 243-1455
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateDecember 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2026
NPI 1629466784 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in PA · SP014584
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid102996011PA

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 Keener Crnp 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 ID4385962018
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150409001077
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 7

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
145 services61 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
131 services49 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
89 services34 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
56 services23 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
40 services11 patients
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 99316
Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Camp Hill, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390004
Location503 North 21st StreetCamp Hill, PA 17011 · Cumberland County
Emergency services

Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisburg, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390067
Location409 South Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17104 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390256
Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Enola, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390336
Location2200 Good Hope RoadEnola, PA 17025 · Cumberland County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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.

71.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality46.05
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.7

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty E0181
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$12.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$55.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds E1038
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$9.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$17.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$32.76 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.

Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

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 Keener's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Keener is 1629466784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 24, 2014.

Where is Tara Keener located?

Tara Keener practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Tara Keener's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Tara Keener enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Keener 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 Keener affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Keener is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals, Milton S Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Keener was last updated on May 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.