Quick answers
- Does Tara L. Sykes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara L. Sykes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tara L. Sykes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 3,519 services for Tara L. Sykes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tara L. Sykes's NPI number?
- 1033437587. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Tara L. Sykes, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,519 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)426 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)253 services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11043)200 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11045)170 services
- Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site (0598T)164 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes60%
- Chronic kidney disease58%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
Hospitals where Tara L. Sykes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara L. Sykes at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Memorial Hospital at GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250019
- Ochsner Medical Center-HancockBay Saint Louis, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250162
- Singing River GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250123
Practice locations
Addresses where Tara L. Sykes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1302 44th AveGulfport, MS 39501 (985) 892‑7070
- 1310 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 (985) 892‑7070
- 16065 Lamonte DrHammond, LA 70403 (985) 892‑7070
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tara L. Sykes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wound Care Associates LLC119 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Gulfport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gulfport, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wound Care Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033437587 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians