Tamara S Shields, CFNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tamara S Shields is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in West Lafayette, IN with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(317) 873-6438West Lafayette, IN
Telehealth Available
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Tamara S Shields, CFNP has practiced nursing for 24+ years, working in group practice. With 24+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the West Lafayette area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 57% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 446 Nurse Practitioner providers in INSee all Nurse Practitioner in West Lafayette24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

512 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN 47906-1458

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Indiana.

MIPS Score

2023

81.26/100

Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

43

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

97

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

114

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-23%)47%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-23%)26%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 12, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

10899 S State Road 43, Brookston, IN 47923-8403

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Tamara S Shields

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Tamara S Shields for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Lafayette required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tamara S Shields

NPI records show Dr. Shields as active with telehealth listed in West Lafayette, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 873-6438.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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