Quick answers
- Does Tara A. Paterson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara A. Paterson 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 A. Paterson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 191 services for Tara A. Paterson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tara A. Paterson's NPI number?
- 1972731784. 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 A. Paterson, 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 191 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)117 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)22 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)12 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis64%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Depression48%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
Hospitals where Tara A. Paterson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara A. Paterson 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.
- Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical CenterSylmar, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050040
- Ventura County Medical CenterVentura, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050159
Practice locations
Addresses where Tara A. Paterson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Hillmont AveVentura, CA 93003
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tara A. Paterson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of Ventura344 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other emergency medicine doctors in Ventura
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ventura, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in County of Ventura
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972731784 |
| 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