Quick answers
- Does Tamra L. Esker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tamra L. Esker 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 Tamra L. Esker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 148 services for Tamra L. Esker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tamra L. Esker's NPI number?
- 1538456645. 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 Tamra L. Esker, 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 | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 148 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)34 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)29 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)22 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Anxiety24%
- Depression23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tamra L. Esker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10700 Manchester Rd, Suite EKirkwood, MO 63122 (314) 428‑9541
- 409 Lafayette CtrManchester, MO 63011 (636) 707‑0764
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tamra L. Esker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy East Ambulatory Services LLC105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Kirkwood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kirkwood, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy East Ambulatory Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538456645 |
| 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
- 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