Provider Profile
Tara Hefner, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Tara Hefner
Tara Hefner, PA-C is a physician assistant — medical practicing in Morehead, KY. Tara is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — surgical and physician assistant. According to Medicare claims data, Tara cared for 33 Medicare patients across 33 services. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making and emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (606) 783-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
222 MEDICAL CENTER
Morehead, KY 40351
740 S Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Medical generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
- Hives
- Seasonal allergies
Blood
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bone and joint
- Osteoporosis
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Stomach Bug and Food Poisoning
Digestive health
- Constipation
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemorrhoids
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Ear infection
Endocrine
- Hypothyroidism
Eye Care
- Pink eye
Foot and ankle
- Foot fungus
- Heel pain
General Health
- Chronic fatigue
Hair and scalp
- Hair loss
Headache and brain
- Tension headaches
Heart & Circulation
- High cholesterol
Hormones
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Infections
- Cellulitis
- COVID-19
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Ringworm
- Strep throat
Injury
- Sprains and muscle strains
Men's Health
- Erectile dysfunction
Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
Metabolic
- Obesity
Nerve conditions
- Carpal tunnel
- Sciatica
Neurology
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Migraines
Pain
- Gout
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Sexual Health
- Sexually transmitted infections
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Shingles
Skin cancer
- Precancerous sun spot
Skin conditions
- Rosacea
Sleep
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Women's Health
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy Testing and Shots
Counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 Rapid Test
- Mono Rapid Test
- Rapid Flu Swab
- Rapid strep testing
- TB Skin Test
- Urine Drug Screen
- Urine Pregnancy Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Removal of Foreign Object from Ear or Nose
Evaluations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Exams
- DOT Physical Exam
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Pre-Employment Physical
- School and camp physical
General Care
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Wound Care and Dressing Change
Heart & Circulation
- EKG
Heart health
- Heart monitor
Hormones
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
Injections
- Bursa injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Injury Care
- Burn Treatment
- Splinting and temporary casting
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Metabolic
- Weight Loss Medication Consultation
Minor surgery
- Cyst Removal
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Trigger-point injection
Prevention
- Travel health clinic and vaccines
Respiratory
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Screening
- Blood Pressure Check and Monitoring
- STI and STD Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Mole removal
- Wart Removal
Treatments
- IV hydration for cancer patients
Virtual care
- Virtual doctor visit
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Well-woman exam
Women's health
- Pap smear
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
33 services · 33 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Tara Hefner?
Tara Hefner is a physician assistant in Morehead, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Medical”.
NPI registry
What is Tara Hefner's address?
Tara Hefner is listed at 222 Medical Center, Morehead, KY 40351. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Tara Hefner?
The number on file is (606) 783-6500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Tara Hefner's NPI number?
Tara Hefner's National Provider Identifier is 1730870858. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Tara Hefner been practicing?
Tara Hefner has 3+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2023. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Tara Hefner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Tara Hefner the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Tara Hefner confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tara Hefner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.