Quick answers
- Does Tara M. Goecks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara M. Goecks 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. Goecks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 200 Original Medicare patients and 1,061 services for Tara M. Goecks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tara M. Goecks's NPI number?
- 1598051732. 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. Goecks, 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 | 200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,061 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)236 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)132 services
- Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)88 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)30 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 cholesterol64%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Depression19%
- Osteoporosis19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tara M. Goecks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1190 Bookcliff Ave, Unit 102Grand Junction, CO 81501 (303) 228‑3220
- 929 SW Simpson Ave, Suite 250Bend, OR 97702 (541) 585‑0505
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Grand Junction
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Junction, CO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598051732 |
| 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