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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 40,527 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
797
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Tara Coleman, PA-C filed 797 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina, prescribing 93% generic.

797
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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Tara Coleman, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

797 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Tara Coleman, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2012

NPI 1407106628

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

797 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Medical Physician Assistant - 0.9%Medical Physician Assistant0.9%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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).

Tara Coleman, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, Durham, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 668-7215. NPI 1407106628 was issued on 09/14/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Coleman 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 797 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.6%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
Durham, NC 27710

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
Raleigh, 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 · Generic-heavy

Tara Coleman, PA-C - brand share 7.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 797 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.

797
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
860
Total Day Supply
22,800
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
308 (38.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.97
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 51, 75-84: 47, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Tara Coleman, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
133
Olanzapine
54
Pregabalin
46
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
41
Gabapentin
39
Methadone Hcl
35
Hydromorphone Hcl
24
Sertraline Hcl
24
Dexamethasone
21
Quetiapine Fumarate
21

* 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.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

Tara Coleman, PA-C's 797 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

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.

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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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 2023, Tara Coleman, PA-C wrote 797 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 151 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 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does Tara Coleman, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Tara Coleman, PA-C had 308 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.6%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tara Coleman, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tara Coleman, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Olanzapine, Pregabalin. 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 797 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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

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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.