Tara M Swanson, PA-C
Tara M Swanson is a Physician Assistant based in Northfield, MN with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tara M Swanson, PA-C practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Northfield, MN. A University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine graduate since 2007, she brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1899dNPPES updated 2021-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.14%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
≈ Same as national average
5.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
92
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
909
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,938
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $261k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.52 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 10, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Virtual Medical Care With Tara M Swanson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tara M Swanson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Northfield 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 M Swanson
Dr. Swanson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Northfield, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 663-9000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tara M Swanson
Practice Location
1400 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057-3081
Mailing Address
1400 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057-3081
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