Tara Michelle Wood
Tara Michelle Wood is a Physician Assistant based in Anchorage, AK with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tara Michelle Wood has been part of the Anchorage medical community since 2016 in group practice. She has been in practice for 9+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
Older · 2810dNPPES updated 2018-09-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 216, Anchorage, AK 99508
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.94%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
13.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
156
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
128
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
904
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $150k
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
37 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Tara Michelle Wood's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
9 years in practice
Established
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
Mailing address
4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 216, Anchorage, AK 99508-5230
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064029
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Tara Michelle Wood
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tara Michelle Wood for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Anchorage 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 Michelle Wood
NPI records show Dr. Wood as active with telehealth listed in Anchorage, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 563-2873.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tara Michelle Wood
Practice Location
4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 216, Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address
4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 216, Anchorage, AK 99508-5230
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