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Tara M Lea , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner • Independence, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Tara Lea, ARNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Independence, MO. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2005, Tara Lea delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 19550 E 39TH ST S STE 200.

Tara Lea is affiliated with Kansas City Neurology Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

19550 E 39th St S Ste 200

Independence, MO 640572358

Telephone 8168330466
Fax 8168334155
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Independence, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs +12.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.0 Yrs
State Avg: 11.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Independence, MO (1750 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lea (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Independence Specialty Average (9.0 Years) 9.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
63 56 $247.27 $104.15
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
49 45 $53.53 $13.43
99483 Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 50 minutes
30 30 $575.00 $211.06
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
12 12 $453.00 $180.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-11
Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License MO 2000158992

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License KS 45836

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kansas City Neurology Associates Llc

19550 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 640572358

Phone: 8165241700

Kansas City Neurology Associates Llc

2100 Se Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 640631007

Phone: 8162825150

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
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Neurological Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Bert Park , MD

Neurological Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sarah Turnbull , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1417296336

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Verra Wekullo , MD

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NPI 1538150925

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Dennis Velez , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1689697468

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Margo Block , DO

Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

NPI 1871672287

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2023

Recorded as TARA LEA, ARNP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2023

Nurse Practitioner (License #45836 in KS)

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Updated Practice Location September 02, 2020

Registered at 19550 E 39TH ST S STE 200, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572358 (Tel: 8168330466)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 02, 2020

Recorded as TARA NASH, ARNP

NPI Profile Active April 13, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 13, 2010

Registered at 19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 105-A, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572303 (Tel: 8168330466)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 13, 2010

Registered at 19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 105-A, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572303 (Tel: 8168330466)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 13, 2010

Recorded as TARA ELLEDGE, ARNP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 13, 2010

Nurse Practitioner (License #2000158992 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043246812
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 24, 2006
Last Update: April 11, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

19550 E 39th St S, Suite 105-A

Independence, MO 640572303

Phone: 8168330466

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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