TARA BLEDSOE APN
NPI 1659042000
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Kingsport, TN

Active since September 24, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.95/100
CMS Quality Rating
105 W STONE DR STE 1F, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 230-2420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2026, Mar 2, 2026, Sep 24, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Tara Bledsoe Apn NPPES

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

TARA BLEDSOE APN (NPI 1659042000) is an individual family provider in Kingsport, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (29924) and active in the NPI registry since September 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Elizabethton, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659042000
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameTARA BLEDSOECredential: APN
Location Address105 W STONE DR STE 1FKingsport, TN 37660-3365
Mailing AddressPo Box 9Kingsport, TN 37662-0009 · (423) 857-2066
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateSeptember 24, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2026
NPI 1659042000 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TN · 29924
105 W STONE DR STE 1F, Kingsport, TN 37660

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Tara Drinnon Np

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11500 W Elk AveElizabethton, TN 37643-2654 · Phone (423) 543-2584 · Fax (423) 722-2060

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 Bledsoe Apn 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 ID7618367483
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211209002394
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 5

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.
50 services49 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
50 services43 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.
18 services13 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
18 services13 patients
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.
14 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37660 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

88.95/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.22
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost86.62

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Physician Assistant (Medical)
105 W STONE DR STE 1F
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
105 W STONE DR STE 1F
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
105 W STONE DR STE 1F
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
105 W STONE DR STE 1F
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Nurse Practitioner
105 W STONE DR STE 1F
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
105 W STONE DR STE 1F
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Emergency Medicine
105 W STONE DR STE 1F
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
105 W STONE DR STE 1F
KINGSPORT, TN 37660

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 Bledsoe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Bledsoe is 1659042000. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 24, 2021. The provider is also known as Tara Drinnon Np.

Where is Tara Bledsoe located?

Tara Bledsoe practices at 105 W Stone Dr Ste 1F, Kingsport, TN 37660. The listed phone number is (423) 230-2420.

What is Tara Bledsoe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Tara Bledsoe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Bledsoe 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Bledsoe was last updated on March 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.