Quick answers
- Does Tara L. Kempton-Jerez accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Tara L. Kempton-Jerez may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tara L. Kempton-Jerez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 507 services for Tara L. Kempton-Jerez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tara L. Kempton-Jerez's NPI number?
- 1376977413. 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. Kempton-Jerez, 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 | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 507 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)81 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)80 services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)42 services
- Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99315)21 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)20 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 cholesterol73%
- Diabetes53%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Tara L. Kempton-Jerez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara L. Kempton-Jerez 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.
- North Oaks Medical CenterHammond, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190015
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
Practice locations
Addresses where Tara L. Kempton-Jerez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 N Causeway BlvdMandeville, LA 70471 (985) 249‑5600
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
- 71380 Hwy 21Covington, LA 70433 (985) 661‑3534
- 736 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 (318) 709‑9616
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tara L. Kempton-Jerez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- Rapid Urgent Care Inc37 clinicians in the group
- White Coat Medical Group LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Mandeville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mandeville, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376977413 |
| 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