TARA SPELL M.D.
NPI 1831518174
Hospitalist in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 15, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1415 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 988-5263 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2023, Mar 17, 2018, Oct 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Tara Spell M.d. NPPES

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

TARA SPELL M.D. (NPI 1831518174) is an individual hospitalist provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (334006) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and maintains a secondary practice location in Macon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831518174
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameTARA SPELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address1415 TULANE AVENew Orleans, LA 70112-2600
Mailing Address1430 Tulane Ave # 8422New Orleans, LA 70112-2632 · (504) 988-2300 · Fax (504) 988-3969
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2023
NPI 1831518174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in LA · 334006
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
1415 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1777 Hemlock StMacon, GA 31201-2102 · Phone (478) 633-7550 · Fax (478) 633-3235

Accepted Insurance

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 Spell M.d. 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 ID3072730928
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230206001516
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
55 services21 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
38 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
37 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
33 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Surgery
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Rehabilitation Unit
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orthopaedic Surgery
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Registered Nurse
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Family Medicine
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
General Acute Care Hospital
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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 Spell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Spell is 1831518174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2014.

Where is Tara Spell located?

Tara Spell practices at 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-5263.

What is Tara Spell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Tara Spell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Spell 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 Spell accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Tara Spell 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 Spell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Spell is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans and East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Spell was last updated on June 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.