Tara L Richardson, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Tara L Richardson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Mission, KS with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tara L Richardson, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 13+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 2013), she has been practicing for over 13 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.54/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Kansas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 16% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.54/100
Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.7%
Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in KansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
97
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
418
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $48k
Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.
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.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
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.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of Kansas School of Medicine
13 years in practice
Established
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
6000 Lamar Ave Ste 130, Mission, KS 66202-3299
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Tara L Richardson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tara L Richardson for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Mission 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 L Richardson
NPI records show Dr. Richardson as active with telehealth listed in Mission, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 826-4200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
6000 Lamar Ave Ste 130, Mission, KS 66202
Mailing Address
6000 Lamar Ave Ste 130, Mission, KS 66202-3299
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