Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Tara Sands, DNP
Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Council Bluffs, IA
- NPI 1992035778
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3135 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-9100
fax (712) 328-0095 - Additional location
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715 Harmony St, 2Nd Floor
Council Bluffs, IA 515033147
(712) 328-8500
fax (712) 325-2445 - Mailing address
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7261 Mercy RD
Omaha, NE 681242311
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 6, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Iowa #A123906 · Nebraska #111084
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992035778. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
507
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$25,794
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 152 | 84 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 99 | 61 | $101 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 96 | 61 | $71 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 49 | 49 | $102 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 29 | 11 | $11 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 27 | 27 | $29 | |
90694 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage | 21 | 21 | $75 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 19 | 17 | $2 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 15 | 15 | $11 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Council Bluffs Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,106
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 14 | $232.33 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 9 | $231.69 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $219.53 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 7 | $112.17 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 2 | $48.26 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $44.13 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $43.63 | |
| Conmed Corporation | 1 | $35.04 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $33.56 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 2 | $31.31 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 2 | $30.75 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $21.71 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $21.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,583
Patients
379
Total drug cost
$75,700
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 253 | 57 | $3,492 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 217 | 45 | $2,857 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 143 | 32 | $2,426 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 140 | 36 | $971 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 112 | 22 | $2,741 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 107 | 30 | $1,257 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 88 | 22 | $1,262 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 77 | 20 | $1,015 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 73 | 16 | $772 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 71 | 18 | $561 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Tara Sands's medical specialty?
Dr. Tara Sands practices Nurse Practitioner in Council Bluffs, IA.
Where does Dr. Tara Sands practice?
Dr. Tara Sands practices at 3135 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Office phone: 7123289100.
What is Dr. Tara Sands's NPI?
Dr. Tara Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992035778, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tara Sands accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tara Sands accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tara Sands commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.