Active NPI 1205341716 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Tara Cecelia Stephens , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Shavertown, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Tara Stephens, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Shavertown, PA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Tara Stephens delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 176 N MAIN ST.

Tara Stephens is affiliated with Geisinger Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, urinalysis, manual test, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

176 N Main St

Shavertown, PA 187081121

Telephone 5706750900

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Wilkes Barre Behavioral Hospital Company Llc Facility NPI 1235365131

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Shavertown, PA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 5.0 Yrs

State Avg: 11.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Shavertown, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

50.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Stephens (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Shavertown Specialty Average (5.0 Years) 5.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	256	213	$125.00	$71.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	75	$200.00	$102.44
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	26	24	$9.00	$3.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$325.00	$78.48
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$455.00	$116.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	413	344	$125.00	$72.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	87	$200.00	$101.34
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	55	55	$285.00	$102.77
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	52	48	$9.00	$3.34
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	37	36	$110.00	$45.31
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	36	36	$45.00	$14.82
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	34	34	$45.00	$14.38
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	20	20	$75.00	$11.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	272	224	$125.24	$73.84
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	73	71	$110.00	$45.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	56	$204.19	$105.62
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	25	24	$9.00	$3.42
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	19	18	$125.00	$74.43
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	16	16	$75.00	$11.75

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	119	96	$253.95	$107.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	43	$170.56	$76.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	15	$158.00	$46.59
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	16	$54.50	$2.25

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	313	210	$220.83	$90.48
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	51	51	$34.18	$16.23
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	32	32	$60.00	$60.00
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	13	$66.63	$2.23
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	14	14	$35.00	$19.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$154.00	$62.58

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	482	299	$195.00	$89.63
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	67	55	$18.03	$2.94
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	64	63	$29.00	$15.95
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	34	34	$58.82	$57.30
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	30	30	$35.00	$18.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	23	$132.00	$61.07
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	15	$95.63	$2.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$309.00	$136.50
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	13	13	$29.00	$15.95
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	12	12	$102.50	$3.41

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	229	178	$191.72	$88.26
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	98	83	$17.67	$2.94
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	44	44	$29.00	$19.57
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	43	43	$35.00	$18.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	25	$127.00	$60.23
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$275.23	$104.29
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	11	11	$145.00	$7.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-02-15

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA059506

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Geisinger Clinic

1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 187110027

Phone: 5708267300

Geisinger Clinic

950 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 187027924

Phone: 5708085770

Geisinger Clinic

100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 178229800

Phone: 5702716144

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 15, 2022

Registered at 176 N MAIN ST, SHAVERTOWN, PA 187081121 (Tel: 5706750900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 15, 2022

Registered at 610 WYOMING AVE, KINGSTON, PA 187043702 (Tel: 5702884556)

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Updated Practice Location August 30, 2020

Registered at 119 NEVADA DR., KULPMONT, PA 178346007 (Tel: 5703731250)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 17, 2018

Registered at 100 N ACADEMY AVE, DANVILLE, PA 178224903 (Tel: 5702716144)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2018

Registered at 100 N ACADEMY AVE, DANVILLE, PA 178224903 (Tel: 5702716144)

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NPI Profile Active December 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 06, 2017

Registered at 46 DRUID HILLS DR, SHAVERTOWN, PA 187081103 (Tel: 5707099979)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 06, 2017

Registered at 46 DRUID HILLS DR, SHAVERTOWN, PA 187081103 (Tel: 5707099979)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 06, 2017

Recorded as TARA STEPHENS, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 06, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #MA059506 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 06, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205341716

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 06, 2017

Last Update: February 15, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

610 Wyoming Ave

Kingston, PA 187043702

Phone: 5702884556

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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