2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1962882084 DPM
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TARA HARRINGTON, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in ELK GROVE, California. 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
632
Medicare Part D claims · 284 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.5085/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TARA HARRINGTON, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in ELK GROVE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 632 claims across 284 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5085/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.1K across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TARA HARRINGTON, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.5085 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 632 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TARA HARRINGTON, DPM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2015

NPI 1962882084

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

632 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

MIPS final score

96.5085/100 13.408500000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within California

1. Foot Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.5085/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 96.5085/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 96.5085/100 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 HARRINGTON, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in ELK GROVE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1962882084. 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 HARRINGTON, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 8220 WYMARK DR STE 200, ELK GROVE, CA, 95757, with a listed phone of (916) 667-0600. NPI 1962882084 was issued on 06/03/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARRINGTON 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 632 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 284 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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 96.5085/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.342), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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

8220 WYMARK DR STE 200
ELK GROVE, CA 95757

Provider Details

NPI 1962882084
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/03/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.5085
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.342
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARA HARRINGTON, DPM 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.

DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL FOUNDATION
ELK GROVE, CA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for TARA HARRINGTON, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TARA HARRINGTON, DPM. To verify TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TARA HARRINGTON, DPM — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 632 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.

632
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
284
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
659
Total Day Supply
14,962
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
36 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 85, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
128
Ketoconazole
127
Ciclopirox
92
Cephalexin
35
Terbinafine Hcl
33
Silver Sulfadiazine
30
Ammonium Lactate
20
Gabapentin
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Ssd
Silver Sulfadiazine
15

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

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How TARA HARRINGTON, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's 632 claims are above the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in California

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

Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's specialty?
TARA HARRINGTON, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in ELK GROVE, California. Credentials: DPM.
How much does TARA HARRINGTON, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARA HARRINGTON, DPM wrote 632 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 284 beneficiaries.
What is TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's Medicare quality score?
TARA HARRINGTON, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5085/100 (Quality: 80.342). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARA HARRINGTON, DPM located?
TARA HARRINGTON, DPM is located at 8220 WYMARK DR STE 200, ELK GROVE, CA, 95757. Phone: (916) 667-0600.
What is TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's NPI number?
TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962882084, issued on 06/03/2015.
Does TARA HARRINGTON, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does TARA HARRINGTON, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, TARA HARRINGTON, DPM had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARA HARRINGTON, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Ketoconazole, Ciclopirox. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARA HARRINGTON, DPM accept Medicare?
TARA HARRINGTON, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 632 Part D claims and 284 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's credentials?
TARA HARRINGTON, DPM's NPI is 1962882084 with credentials DPM. 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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