Quick answers
- Does Tara L. Wendt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara L. Wendt 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 L. Wendt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 737 Original Medicare patients and 1,167 services for Tara L. Wendt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tara L. Wendt's NPI number?
- 1669625885. 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 L. Wendt, 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 | 737 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,167 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)513 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)378 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)163 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)49 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Anxiety42%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Tara L. Wendt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara L. Wendt 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.
- Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100087
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital - VeniceNorth Venice, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100359
Practice locations
Addresses where Tara L. Wendt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239 (941) 917‑7760
- 5360 University PkwySarasota, FL 34243 (941) 917‑1234
- 6331 S Tamiami Trl, Global Physician Network LLC Series 1Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 917‑5678
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tara L. Wendt as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SMH Physician Services Inc784 clinicians in the group
- Global Physician Network LLC Series II70 clinicians in the group
- Global Physician Network LLC Series I39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Sarasota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sarasota, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SMH Physician Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669625885 |
| 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