Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tara Sandusky, APRN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Fort Smith, AR

  • NPI 1063069326
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1001 Towson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 729014921
(479) 441-5005

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 5, 2019
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #121897

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063069326. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
502
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,904
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 149 87 $60
G0481 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 77 53 $150
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 77 62 $191
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 44 41 $62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 39 $97
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 28 27 $39
G0480 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 28 22 $112
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 22 22 $93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $136
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$42
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $25.14
Averitas Pharma Inc. 1 $17.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,692
Patients
434
Total drug cost
$46,925
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 970 199 $29,452
Tramadol Hcl Generic 134 31 $1,278
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 101 26 $1,016
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 90 40 $1,628
Naloxone Hcl Generic 88 86 $7,620
Gabapentin Generic 65 23 $1,037
Pregabalin Generic 65 14 $1,595
Baclofen Generic 35 15 $964
Methocarbamol Generic 27 0 $531
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 26 0 $291

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tara Sandusky's medical specialty?
Dr. Tara Sandusky practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Fort Smith, AR.
Where does Dr. Tara Sandusky practice?
Dr. Tara Sandusky practices at 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 729014921. Office phone: 4794415005.
What is Dr. Tara Sandusky's NPI?
Dr. Tara Sandusky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063069326, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tara Sandusky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tara Sandusky accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tara Sandusky commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307); Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (HCPCS G0481); Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (HCPCS G0482). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.