Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kimberly Tatum, Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Palestine, TX

  • NPI 1518479542
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4002 S Loop 256 Ste A
Palestine, TX 758018492
(903) 731-5030
fax (903) 731-5037

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #AP136159

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518479542. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,192
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$40,750
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 171 84 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 164 83 $104
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 152 80 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 150 76 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 115 71 $13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 89 59 $74
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 71 56 $16
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 54 39 $6
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 45 31 $3
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 41 23 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$45
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $29.53
Bioventus LLC 1 $15.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$45

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
861
Patients
430
Total drug cost
$52,749
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 95 78 $213
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 94 37 $1,422
Losartan Potassium Generic 77 33 $1,165
Gabapentin Generic 68 35 $1,206
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 64 32 $824
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 55 26 $715
Buspirone Hcl Generic 53 19 $818
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 52 26 $297
Omeprazole Generic 50 25 $710
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 47 25 $999

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kimberly Tatum's medical specialty?
Dr. Kimberly Tatum practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Palestine, TX.
Where does Dr. Kimberly Tatum practice?
Dr. Kimberly Tatum practices at 4002 S Loop 256 Ste A, Palestine, TX 758018492. Office phone: 9037315030.
What is Dr. Kimberly Tatum's NPI?
Dr. Kimberly Tatum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518479542, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kimberly Tatum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kimberly Tatum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kimberly Tatum 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); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.