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TARA LYN KEMPKER RN, PNP-BC
NPI 1740565779
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics in Columbia, MO

Active since October 21, 2011PECOS Enrolled
ONE HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65212(573) 882-6921(573) 884-6054 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Tara Lyn Kempker Rn, Pnp-bc NPPES

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

TARA LYN KEMPKER RN, PNP-BC (NPI 1740565779) is an individual pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2011034123) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740565779
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0200X
Provider Legal NameTARA LYN KEMPKERCredential: RN, PNP-BC
Location AddressONE HOSPITAL DRColumbia, MO 65212-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Phone(573) 882-6921
Fax(573) 884-6054
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1740565779 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · PediatricsPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0200X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2011034123
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 155291 (MO)
ONE HOSPITAL DR, Columbia, MO 65212
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tara Lyn Kempker Rn, Pnp-bc 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Tara Kempker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65212 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
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

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.

KARI A MYLENBUSCH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
SARAH MARIE VON THAER MD
Anesthesiology
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
JENNIFER MICHELLE KANDLIK F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-8788
SHEILA MARIE STRUCKMEYER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-4400
JACK DWAYNE BRAGG DO
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-8445
MRS. MEGAN ELAINE HILDERBRAND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Specialist (Research Study)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-3019
DR. LAURA E. HENDERSON KELLEY M.D, MPH
Hospitalist
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-9066

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 Kempker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Kempker is 1740565779. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2011.

Where is Tara Kempker located?

Tara Kempker practices at One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212. The listed phone number is (573) 882-6921.

What is Tara Kempker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 363LP0200X.

Is Tara Kempker enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Tara Kempker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tara Kempker reassigns Medicare benefits to The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO). The 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 Kempker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tara Kempker accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare list Tara Kempker 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 Kempker was last updated on October 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.