2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679889471 CRNP
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TARA BANEY, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner in STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 311 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
71.7884/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: TARA BANEY, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 311 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.7884/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: TARA BANEY, CRNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.7884 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TARA BANEY, CRNP at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2010

NPI 1679889471

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,379 212% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

71.7884/100 11.311599999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Pennsylvania

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARA BANEY, CRNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
71.7884/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 71.7884/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%71.8%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 71.7884/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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TARA BANEY, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNP. NPI: 1679889471. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

TARA BANEY, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 32 COLONNADE WAY, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16803, with a listed phone of (814) 272-4445. NPI 1679889471 was issued on 08/31/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BANEY most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 311 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $312K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 71.7884/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 48.3237, Cost 57.6377), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

32 COLONNADE WAY
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803

Provider Details

NPI 1679889471
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

71.7884
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
48.3237
Quality
57.6377
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARA BANEY, CRNP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP
HERSHEY, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TARA BANEY, CRNP. To verify TARA BANEY, CRNP's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

TARA BANEY, CRNP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 3,379 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,379
Total Claims
$312K
Total Drug Cost
311
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,024
Total Day Supply
175,006
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$254K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Opioid Claims
52 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 91, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
167
Lisinopril
165
Omeprazole
145
Losartan Potassium
113
Amlodipine Besylate
106
Levothyroxine Sodium
97
Escitalopram Oxalate
92
Metformin Hcl
83
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
78
Gabapentin
73

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How TARA BANEY, CRNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

TARA BANEY, CRNP's 3,379 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BANEY.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARA BANEY, CRNP's specialty?
TARA BANEY, CRNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does TARA BANEY, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARA BANEY, CRNP wrote 3,379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $312K in drug costs for 311 beneficiaries.
What is TARA BANEY, CRNP's Medicare quality score?
TARA BANEY, CRNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.7884/100 (Quality: 48.3237, Cost: 57.6377). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARA BANEY, CRNP located?
TARA BANEY, CRNP is located at 32 COLONNADE WAY, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16803. Phone: (814) 272-4445.
What is TARA BANEY, CRNP's NPI number?
TARA BANEY, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679889471, issued on 08/31/2010.
Does TARA BANEY, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARA BANEY, CRNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $254K in brand drug costs.
Does TARA BANEY, CRNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, TARA BANEY, CRNP had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARA BANEY, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARA BANEY, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARA BANEY, CRNP accept Medicare?
TARA BANEY, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,379 Part D claims and 311 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARA BANEY, CRNP's credentials?
TARA BANEY, CRNP's NPI is 1679889471 with credentials CRNP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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