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TARA OETKEN, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in BOZEMAN, Montana. 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
956
Medicare Part D claims · 347 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
71 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TARA OETKEN, M.D. filed 956 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in BOZEMAN, Montana, prescribing 87% generic.

956
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

956 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TARA OETKEN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about TARA OETKEN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2016

NPI 1982067450

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

956 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Dermatology Physician share within Montana

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Montana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 OETKEN, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BOZEMAN, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1982067450. 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 OETKEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1905 W COLLEGE ST, BOZEMAN, MT, 59718, with a listed phone of (406) 587-4432. NPI 1982067450 was issued on 04/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what OETKEN 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 956 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $918K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

1905 W COLLEGE ST
BOZEMAN, MT 59718

Provider Details

NPI 1982067450
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/01/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARA OETKEN, M.D. 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.

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY SC
MISSOULA, MT
MONTANA SKIN CANCER AND DERMATOLOGY CENTER PC
BOZEMAN, MT

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 OETKEN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

TARA OETKEN, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 956 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.

956
Total Claims
$918K
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,122
Total Day Supply
30,163
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$881K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 124, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
179
Clobetasol Propionate
161
Triamcinolone Acetonide
55
Fluorouracil
47
Metronidazole
35
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
34
Otezla
Apremilast
32
Hydrocortisone
29
Mupirocin
28
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
22

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How TARA OETKEN, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s 956 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Montana

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s specialty?
TARA OETKEN, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BOZEMAN, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TARA OETKEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARA OETKEN, M.D. wrote 956 Medicare Part D claims totaling $918K in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
Where is TARA OETKEN, M.D. located?
TARA OETKEN, M.D. is located at 1905 W COLLEGE ST, BOZEMAN, MT, 59718. Phone: (406) 587-4432.
What is TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982067450, issued on 04/01/2016.
Does TARA OETKEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $881K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARA OETKEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARA OETKEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
TARA OETKEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 956 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s credentials?
TARA OETKEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1982067450 with credentials M.D.. 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).

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