Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Caroline Tahara, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · White Bear Lake, MN

  • NPI 1669446423
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1430 Hwy 96 E, Mail Stop 32300A
White Bear Lake, MN 551107693
(651) 426-1980
fax (651) 653-2111
Mailing address
8100 34Th Ave S, 21110Q
Bloomington, MN 554251672

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #42576

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669446423. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,093
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$74,981
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 273 147 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 172 107 $125
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 137 104 $88
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 116 116 $126
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 87 63 $6
77067 Screening mammography 72 71 $125
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 59 59 $51
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 39 39 $30
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 37 37 $25
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose 24 24 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in White Bear Lake Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,881
Patients
1,387
Total drug cost
$242,639
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 807 225 $13,189
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 555 147 $12,310
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 542 158 $6,148
Lisinopril Generic 511 146 $5,315
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 331 95 $7,343
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 321 86 $1,856
Simvastatin Generic 303 80 $3,619
Losartan Potassium Generic 293 88 $5,024
Omeprazole Generic 261 82 $4,086
Gabapentin Generic 216 62 $5,157

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Caroline Tahara's medical specialty?
Dr. Caroline Tahara practices Internal Medicine Physician in White Bear Lake, MN.
Where does Dr. Caroline Tahara practice?
Dr. Caroline Tahara practices at 1430 Hwy 96 E, White Bear Lake, MN 551107693. Office phone: 6514261980.
What is Dr. Caroline Tahara's NPI?
Dr. Caroline Tahara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669446423, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Caroline Tahara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Caroline Tahara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Caroline Tahara 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.