Quick answers
- Does Tara Fink accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara Fink 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 Fink see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 24 services for Tara Fink. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tara Fink's NPI number?
- 1619420700. 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 Fink, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Most frequent services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)15 services
Hospitals where Tara Fink works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara Fink 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.
- Veterans Memorial HospitalWaukon, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161318
Practice locations
Addresses where Tara Fink is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 E Main St, Vmh Medical Clinic WaukonWaukon, IA 52172 (563) 568‑5530
- 124 W Greene StPostville, IA 52162 (563) 864‑7221
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tara Fink as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon IA41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Waukon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waukon, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon IA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619420700 |
| 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