Tara Lynn Kavanaugh, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Tara Lynn Kavanaugh is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Murray, UT with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(801) 783-5011Murray, UT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tara Lynn Kavanaugh, PA-C has been part of the Murray medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 23+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Murray area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Utah
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 65 Physician Assistant providers in UTSee all Physician Assistant in Murray23+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1403dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5505 S 900 E Ste 240, Murray, UT 84117-7210

Fax: (801) 746-3734
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

69.72/100

Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-13.9 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

7.8%

Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)

7.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.5%

Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

260

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

51

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

141

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $9k

Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+25%)74%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
63%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+30%)62%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+17%)47%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 3299, Carson City, NV 89702-3299

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Tara Lynn Kavanaugh

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Tara Lynn Kavanaugh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Murray 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 Tara Lynn Kavanaugh

NPI records show Dr. Kavanaugh as active with telehealth listed in Murray, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 783-5011.

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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