Quick answers
- Does Kimberly M. Tatum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kimberly M. Tatum 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 Kimberly M. Tatum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 99 Original Medicare patients and 694 services for Kimberly M. Tatum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kimberly M. Tatum's NPI number?
- 1518479542. 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 Kimberly M. Tatum, 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 | 99 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 694 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)88 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)82 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)62 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)58 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)50 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Kimberly M. Tatum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kimberly M. Tatum 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.
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450102
Practice locations
Addresses where Kimberly M. Tatum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 Plaza Dr, Suite BRed Oak, TX 75154 (469) 552‑6630
- 13172 State Hwy 64 ETyler, TX 75707 (903) 606‑2212
- 214 E Houston StTyler, TX 75702 (903) 535‑9041
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kimberly M. Tatum as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tyler Family Circle of Care26 clinicians in the group
- DFW Rheumatology and Wellness PLLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Red Oak
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Red Oak, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tyler Family Circle of Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518479542 |
| 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