Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tara Kent, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Needham, MA

  • NPI 1558375717
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
148 Chestnut St
Needham, MA 024922505
(781) 453-3650
fax (781) 453-3652

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 30, 2007
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Massachusetts #233093 · Pennsylvania #MD429132

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558375717. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
206
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$58,173
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 69 60 $70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $136
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 32 27 $104
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 25 25 $193
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 21 19 $147
48153 Near total removal of pancreas, bile duct, and small bowel with connection of pancreas to small bowel 11 11 $3,283
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 11 11 $88

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Needham Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
34
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$101,117
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 34 0 $101,117

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Tara Kent's medical specialty?
Dr. Tara Kent practices Surgery Physician in Needham, MA.
Where does Dr. Tara Kent practice?
Dr. Tara Kent practices at 148 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 024922505. Office phone: 7814533650.
What is Dr. Tara Kent's NPI?
Dr. Tara Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558375717, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tara Kent accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tara Kent accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tara Kent commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.