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TARA MESCHER ARNP
NPI 1689002495
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Anamosa, IA

Active since October 15, 2013PECOS Enrolled
76.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
626 W MAIN ST, ANAMOSA, IA 52205(319) 251-0267(949) 561-4267 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 11, 2025, Feb 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Tara Mescher Arnp NPPES

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

TARA MESCHER ARNP (NPI 1689002495) is an individual family provider in Anamosa, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A157737) and active in the NPI registry since October 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jones Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689002495
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameTARA MESCHERCredential: ARNP
Location Address626 W MAIN STAnamosa, IA 52205-1634
Mailing Address626 W Main StAnamosa, IA 52205-1634 · (319) 251-0267 · Fax (949) 561-4267
Phone(319) 251-0267
Fax(949) 561-4267
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1689002495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · A157737
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License L091403 (IA)
626 W MAIN ST, Anamosa, IA 52205
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tara Mescher Arnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID648409185
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140204000932, I20240510002160
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Tara Mescher reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tlc Healthcare LLC
Same address
Nurse Practitioner
626 W MAIN ST
Anamosa, IA 52205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
NPI 1912508722 (319) 251-0267
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
27 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
709 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 169 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982667929 (563) 927-7330
Cass County Memorial Hospital
189 mi
Rural Health
92 MAIN ST
Massena, IA 50853
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1093760944 (Iowa)
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447451331 (712) 779-3626
Panhandle Health Services
634 mi
Specialist
3911 AVENUE B STE 3400
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Regional West Physicians Clinic
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114065216 (308) 635-8900
Keady Family Practice, LLC
967 mi
Family Health
214 WASHINGTON ST
Claremont, NH 03743
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033466784 (603) 863-7777

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.
38 services29 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.
33 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Jones Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Anamosa, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number161306
Location1795 Highway 64 EastAnamosa, IA 52205 · Jones County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52205 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
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

76.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.81
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.32

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.

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$139.02 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 3

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

WAPSI CHIROPRACTIC INC
Chiropractor
626 W MAIN ST
ANAMOSA, IA 52205
Jones County (319) 462-3423
TLC HEALTHCARE LLC
Nurse Practitioner
626 W MAIN ST
ANAMOSA, IA 52205
Jones County (319) 251-0267
DR. JODIE LYNN MERRITT DC
Chiropractor
626 W MAIN ST
ANAMOSA, IA 52205
Jones County (319) 462-3423

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 Mescher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Mescher is 1689002495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2013.

Where is Tara Mescher located?

Tara Mescher practices at 626 W Main St, Anamosa, IA 52205. The listed phone number is (319) 251-0267.

What is Tara Mescher's specialty?

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

Is Tara Mescher enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tara Mescher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tara Mescher reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Tlc Healthcare LLC (Anamosa, IA), Delaware County Memorial Hospital (Manchester, IA), Cass County Memorial Hospital (Massena, IA), Panhandle Health Services (Scottsbluff, NE) and Keady Family Practice, LLC (Claremont, NH). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tara Mescher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tara Mescher accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Tara Mescher 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.

Is Tara Mescher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Mescher is affiliated with Jones Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Mescher was last updated on February 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.