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Internal Medicine

Tara L. McMichael, MD

Works at hospitals in Minneapolis, MN · Waconia, MN · Arlington, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Tara L. McMichael, MD is an internal medicine doctor at 424 W Hwy 5, Waconia, MN 55387. Phone: (952) 442-4461. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tara L. McMichael had 361 Original Medicare patients and 11,143 services. NPI 1134368160. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tara L. McMichael, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tara L. McMichael accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara L. McMichael 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. McMichael see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 361 Original Medicare patients and 11,143 services for Tara L. McMichael. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tara L. McMichael's NPI number?
1134368160. 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. McMichael, 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 patients361
Services billed to Medicare11,143
Different services or procedures101
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)433 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)415 services
  3. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)186 services
  4. Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)177 services
  5. Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)163 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 pressure73%
  • High cholesterol62%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Depression26%
  • Diabetes25%

Hospitals where Tara L. McMichael works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara L. McMichael 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tara L. McMichael is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tara L. McMichael as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ridgeview Medical Center412 clinicians in the group
  • Lakeview Clinic, Ltd.52 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Waconia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waconia, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ridgeview Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134368160
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians