NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1306490396 NP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Worcester, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,056 in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 194 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Tara Deso, NP filed 2,702 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥87th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Tara Deso, NP
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1306490396), first enumerated 07/29/2019.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,702 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Massachusetts statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Tara Deso, NP's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: BORIM annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1306490396 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1306490396
- ENUM-RECENT 2019
- TAX-MID 10K Gerontology Nurse
- RX-MID 2,702
- BOOK-THIN 328 in Massachusetts
- PHOTO-ENUM Megan Varcadipane, C… · 2019
Tara Deso, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,702 ≥ 87th percentile 87% 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 Deso, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,702 100% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts 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 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
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 | 1306490396 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/29/2019 |
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Tara Deso, NP. To verify Tara Deso, NP's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
2,702
Total Claims
$137K
Total Drug Cost
194
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,733
- Total Day Supply
- 62,747
- Generic Drug Cost
- $62K
- Opioid Claims
- 68 (2.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 91
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 86.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.31
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tara Deso, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
152 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
128 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
124 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
123 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
92 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
89 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
81 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
78 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 152 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 |
| Furosemide | 124 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 123 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 92 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 78 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 78 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 70 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Tara Deso, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,056
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,350
Avg Claims per Provider
Tara Deso, NP's 2,702 claims are above the specialty average of 1,350.
Nationwide Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Deso, both outside Massachusetts so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2019)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Deso.
One of 328 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Massachusetts, 5 are shown here.
Julie Abert
NP
Feeding Hills, MA
Francisca Adams
MSN, APRN, BC
Waltham, MA
Jeanne Adrien
Danvers, MA
Steven Afrow
NP
Boston, MA
Nadege Alce
RN
Rockland, MA
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara Deso, NP's specialty? ▼
Tara Deso, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Worcester, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP.
How much does Tara Deso, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Tara Deso, NP wrote 2,702 Medicare Part D claims totaling $137K in drug costs for 194 beneficiaries.
Where is Tara Deso, NP located? ▼
Tara Deso, NP is located at 385 GROVE ST, Worcester, MA, 01605. Phone: (508) 595-2000.
What is Tara Deso, NP's NPI number? ▼
Tara Deso, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306490396, issued on 07/29/2019.
Does Tara Deso, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Tara Deso, NP had 68 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,056 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,350 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tara Deso, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Tara Deso, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tara Deso, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Tara Deso, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,702 Part D claims and 194 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tara Deso, NP's credentials? ▼
Tara Deso, NP's NPI is 1306490396 with credentials NP. 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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