Tara Thomas, LCSW

Professional Counselor

(571) 261-1921Gainesville, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tara Thomas, LCSW has been part of the Gainesville medical community since 2010 in group practice. A Fordham University School of Medicine graduate since 1994, she brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have anxiety, high cholesterol, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.28/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 41% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 263 Counselor providers in VASee all Counselor in Gainesville32+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 1798dNPPES updated 2021-06-03 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7450 Heritage Village Plz Suite 101, Gainesville, VA 20155-3090

Fax: (571) 261-1170
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

81.28/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

16

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

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 Anxiety Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
69%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.48 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She 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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Fordham University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 2, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

CounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 101YP2500X

Education & Training

Fordham University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

14487 Macon Grove Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155-6224

Differs from practice location

Virtual Counseling Care With Tara Thomas

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Tara Thomas for anxiety counseling, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Gainesville 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 Thomas

NPI records show Dr. Thomas as active with telehealth listed in Gainesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (571) 261-1921.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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