NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1407106628 PA-C
Verify on CMS → Tara Coleman, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,694 in Medical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 244 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Tara Coleman, PA-C filed 1,533 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- ≥81st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Tara Coleman, PA-C
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1407106628), first enumerated 09/14/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,533 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1407106628 · Medical Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1407106628
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MID 41K Medical Physician
- RX-MID 1,533
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,724 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Melissa Witteveen · 2012
Tara Coleman, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,533 ≥ 81st percentile 81% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Tara Coleman, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,533 35% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1407106628 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/14/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Tara Coleman, PA-C 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.
Duke University Health System, Inc
Durham, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Tara Coleman, PA-C - brand share 11.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,533 2024 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 2024.
1,533
Total Claims
$122K
Total Drug Cost
244
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,653.333
- Total Day Supply
- 44,963
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $87K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $35K
- Opioid Claims
- 717 (46.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.45
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 104, 75-84: 75, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tara Coleman, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
309 claims
- Gabapentin 113
Gabapentin
113 claims
- Methadone Hcl 68
Methadone Hcl
68 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 64
Sertraline Hcl
64 claims
- Xtampza Er 59
Xtampza Er
59 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 58
Morphine Sulfate Er
58 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 53
Hydromorphone Hcl
53 claims
- Olanzapine 53
Olanzapine
53 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 309 |
| Gabapentin | 113 |
| Methadone Hcl | 68 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 64 |
| Xtampza Er Oxycodone Myristate | 59 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 58 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 53 |
| Olanzapine | 53 |
| Pregabalin | 53 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 51 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Tara Coleman, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,694
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,139
Avg Claims per Provider
Tara Coleman, PA-C's 1,533 claims are above the specialty average of 1,139.
Nationwide Medical Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Coleman, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Coleman.
One of 1,724 Medical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Moboluwade Abe - Lathan
PA-C
Durham, NC
Izabella Abookire
PA-C
Gastonia, NC
Ingrid Abrahamson
PA
Hendersonville, NC
Hita Abrams
PA-C
Durham, NC
Veronica Acevedo
PA-C
Durham, NC
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara Coleman, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Tara Coleman, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Tara Coleman, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Tara Coleman, PA-C wrote 1,533 Medicare Part D claims totaling $122K in drug costs for 244 beneficiaries.
Where is Tara Coleman, PA-C located? ▼
Tara Coleman, PA-C is located at 40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, Durham, NC, 27710. Phone: (919) 668-7215.
What is Tara Coleman, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Tara Coleman, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407106628, issued on 09/14/2012.
Does Tara Coleman, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Tara Coleman, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $87K in brand drug costs.
Does Tara Coleman, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Tara Coleman, PA-C had 717 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.8%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,694 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,139 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tara Coleman, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Tara Coleman, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Methadone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tara Coleman, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Tara Coleman, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,533 Part D claims and 244 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tara Coleman, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Tara Coleman, PA-C's NPI is 1407106628 with credentials PA-C. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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