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MRS. TARA HEFNER PA-C
NPI 1730870858
Physician Assistant - Medical in Morehead, KY

Active since May 18, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
222 MEDICAL CENTER, MOREHEAD, KY 40351(606) 783-6500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 30, 2026, Jun 26, 2024, May 18, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Mrs. Tara Hefner Pa-c NPPES

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

MRS. TARA HEFNER PA-C (NPI 1730870858) is an individual medical provider in Morehead, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (PA3408) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Claire Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lexington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730870858
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameMRS. TARA HEFNERCredential: PA-C
Location Address222 MEDICAL CENTERMorehead, KY 40351
Mailing Address222 Medical CirMorehead, KY 40351-1179 · (606) 783-6500
Phone(606) 783-6500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1730870858 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License✔ Licensed in KY · PA3408
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X · License PA3408 (KY)
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License PA3408 (KY)
222 MEDICAL CENTER, Morehead, KY 40351
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1740 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40536-0284 · Phone (859) 323-5661

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Tara Hefner 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 ID5496286783
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240926003235
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 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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services20 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Claire Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Morehead, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Federal
CMS Certification Number180018
Location222 Medical CircleMorehead, KY 40351 · Rowan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Hefner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Hefner is 1730870858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2023.

Where is Tara Hefner located?

Tara Hefner practices at 222 Medical Center, Morehead, KY 40351. The listed phone number is (606) 783-6500.

What is Tara Hefner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Tara Hefner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Hefner 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 Hefner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Hefner is affiliated with St Claire Regional Medical Center and University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Hefner was last updated on April 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.