TARA M. BARNETT PAC – NPI #1376742742
Physician Assistant
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
TARA BARNETT is a physician assistant located in NEWTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376742742 to TARA BARNETT on July 16, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 363A00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Physician Assistant.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Aug 29, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for TARA BARNETT below.
NPI Profile for
TARA M. BARNETT
(about 19 years ago)
NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL
NEWTON, MA 02462-1607 Phone: (617) 243-6040 Fax: (508) 946-1494
UNIT 67
BOSTON, MA 02115-1322 Phone: (617) 670-3606 Fax:
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 363A00000X - Physician Assistant (Primary) |
MA | AP2352 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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