Quick answers
- Does Caroline M. Tahara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Caroline M. Tahara 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 Caroline M. Tahara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 3,904 services for Caroline M. Tahara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Caroline M. Tahara's NPI number?
- 1669446423. 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 Caroline M. Tahara, 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 | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,904 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)213 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)185 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)119 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)98 services
- Screening mammography (77067)95 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis35%
- Depression24%
- Anxiety24%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Caroline M. Tahara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Caroline M. Tahara 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.
- Lakeview Memorial HospitalStillwater, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240066
- M Health Fairview St John's HospitalMaplewood, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240210
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240080
- Regions HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240106
Practice locations
Addresses where Caroline M. Tahara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1430 Hwy 96 EWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 426‑9502
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Caroline M. Tahara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669446423 |
| 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