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DR. TARA BYLSMA
NPI 1770088502
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Boston, MA

Active since March 26, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, 800 WASHINGTON ST # 238, BOSTON, MA 02111(617) 636-5000(617) 636-1580 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 30, 2023, Oct 17, 2023, Aug 2, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Tara Bylsma NPPES

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

DR. TARA BYLSMA (NPI 1770088502) is an individual infectious disease provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (287859) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770088502
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. TARA BYLSMA
Location AddressTUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, 800 WASHINGTON ST # 238Boston, MA 02111-1552
Mailing AddressDothouse Health, 1353 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02122 · (617) 288-3230
Phone(617) 636-5000
Fax(617) 636-1580
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2023
✔ NPI 1770088502 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 287859
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, Boston, MA 02111
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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.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Tara Bylsma 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 ID5092063982
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240229002960
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.

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.
28 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
27 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02111 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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 5

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

MIRIAM R HAVERKAMP M.D.
Internal Medicine
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, 800 WASHINGTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-7001
ISHA TIERNAN M.D.
Dermatology
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, 800 WASHINGTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5000
DR. GHULAM MUSTAFA QURASHI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, 800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5000
KIMBERLY ANN WALL RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, 860 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-9972
PETER ADAM OSTROW MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, 800 WASHINGTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (781) 455-6200

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 Bylsma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Bylsma is 1770088502. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2018.

Where is Tara Bylsma located?

Tara Bylsma practices at Tufts Medical Center 800 Washington St # 238, Boston, MA 02111. The listed phone number is (617) 636-5000.

What is Tara Bylsma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Tara Bylsma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Bylsma 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.

What insurance does Tara Bylsma accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Tara Bylsma 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 Bylsma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Bylsma is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Bylsma was last updated on October 17, 2023. 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.