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Active NPI 1982867818 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Tara Nicole Downs , PharmD

Pharmacist - Geriatric • Lexington, KY

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tara Downs, PharmD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Pharmacist - Geriatric in Lexington, KY. Practice services are available at 1101 VETERANS DR under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1101 Veterans Dr
Pharmacy Department

Lexington, KY 405022235

Telephone 8592334511
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lexington Vamc Facility NPI 1487612172

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pharmacist - Geriatric in Lexington, KY

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 10.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Lexington, KY (28 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-15
Pharmacist - Geriatric Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 1835G0303X

State License KY 014062

A pharmacist who is certified in geriatric pharmacy practice is designated as a "Certified Geriatric Pharmacist" (CGP). To become certified, candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about principles of geriatric pharmacotherapy and the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003041211

Doctor of Optometry

Adam Spencer

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003467184
Kenneth Wilson , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003548546

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1003978339

Clinical Social Worker

Joe States , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1013029479

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1013148188

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 15, 2025

Pharmacist (License #014062 in KY)

NPI Profile Active August 31, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2011

Registered at 1101 VETERANS DR, PHARMACY DEPARTMENT, LEXINGTON, KY 405022235 (Tel: 8592334511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2011

Registered at 525 ALDERBROOK WAY, LEXINGTON, KY 405154795 (Tel: 6068131318)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 31, 2011

Recorded as TARA DOWNS, PHARM.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2011

Pharmacist (License #014032 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 10, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982867818
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 10, 2008
Last Update: August 15, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

525 Alderbrook Way

Lexington, KY 405154795

Phone: 6068131318

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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