2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1629494422 DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
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TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in SOUTHFIELD, Michigan. 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
80
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.5931/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$22.61
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.5931/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 80 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.5931/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
80
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$22.61
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

81 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2014

NPI 1629494422

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

80 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

MIPS final score

80.5931/100 2.5068999999999875% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.5931/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 80.5931/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.6%
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 80.5931/100 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.

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 WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC credentials at 20905 GREENFIELD RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48075, with a listed phone of (248) 557-0507. NPI 1629494422 was issued on 03/17/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALKER 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 80 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.5931/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 53.5515, Cost 52.0303), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

20905 GREENFIELD RD
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075

Provider Details

NPI 1629494422
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/17/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.5931
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
53.5515
Quality
52.0303
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC. To verify TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 80 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.

80
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
81
Total Day Supply
1,965
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$891
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.77
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 13, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's 80 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's specialty?
TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in SOUTHFIELD, Michigan. Credentials: DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC.
How much does TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC wrote 80 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
What is TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's Medicare quality score?
TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.5931/100 (Quality: 53.5515, Cost: 52.0303). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC located?
TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC is located at 20905 GREENFIELD RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48075. Phone: (248) 557-0507.
What is TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's NPI number?
TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629494422, issued on 03/17/2014.
Does TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC accept Medicare?
TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 80 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's credentials?
TARA WALKER, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC's NPI is 1629494422 with credentials DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC. 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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