Quick answers
- Does Tara M. Gillespie accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara M. Gillespie 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 M. Gillespie see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 274 Original Medicare patients and 1,584 services for Tara M. Gillespie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tara M. Gillespie's NPI number?
- 1346618220. 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 M. Gillespie, 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 | 274 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,584 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)751 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)276 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)199 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)69 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)66 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Hospitals where Tara M. Gillespie works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara M. Gillespie 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.
- Norton County HospitalNorton, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171348
Practice locations
Addresses where Tara M. Gillespie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 828 Elmhurst BlvdSalina, KS 67401 (785) 827‑2500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tara M. Gillespie as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heartland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, PA33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Salina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salina, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heartland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346618220 |
| 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