Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tara Draehn, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Willis, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
9851 FM 1097 RD W STE 120, Willis, TX 77318
9368908000
In practice since 2021 (5 years)
NPI: 1194315739 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Draehn from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Draehn

Dr. Tara Draehn is a nurse practitioner - family in Willis, TX, with 5 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Draehn performed 26,106 Medicare services across 89 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Draehn received a total of $30,303 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 291 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Draehn is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 5 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $30,303 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
26,106
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
89
Unique beneficiaries
$3
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5,221 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Capsaicin pain patch (Qutenza)25,480$3$10
Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta)544$13$57
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)41$83$330
Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch24$233$1,123
Joint injection, major joint17$42$200
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$30,303
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $7,576/year across 4 years
Top 0% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
35
Companies
291
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$21,085 (69.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,917 (22.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,300 (7.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,716
2023
$16,498
2022
$4,928
2021
$3,161

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$19,438
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$3,864
SurGenTec
$2,288
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,090
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$607
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$509
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$320
SI-BONE, INC.
$297
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$261
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$241
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$141
Almatica Pharma LLC
$114
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$108
Dexcom, Inc.
$104
AbbVie Inc.
$94
Lundbeck LLC
$93
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$77
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$75
Abbott Laboratories
$73
Amgen Inc.
$72
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$71
Allergan, Inc.
$60
Novo Nordisk Inc
$55
Lilly USA, LLC
$42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$38
Radius Health, Inc.
$23
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$20
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$18
PAINTEQ LLC
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
PFIZER INC.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 84.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Aimovig · BOTOX · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · Evoke · Exparel · GRALISE · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · HORIZANT · Horizant · IFUSE IMPLANT · ION Facet Screw · ION Facet Screw System · Intracept · Iovera · LOREEV XR · MONOVISC · MOUNJARO · NAPRELAN · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · PROKERA · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · Qutenza · Rybelsus · SPRINT PNS System · Superion · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · XIFAXAN · mild Device Kit
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in nurse practitioner - family and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for nurse practitioner - family in TX.

Equivalent to $116 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nurse Practitioner - Familys within 10 mi
428
Per 100K population
65.4
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE
8.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Draehn is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Draehn experienced with capsaicin pain patch (qutenza)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Draehn performed 25,480 capsaicin pain patch (qutenza) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Draehn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Draehn received a total of $30,303 from 35 companies across 291 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Draehn's costs compare to other nurse practitioner - familys in Willis?
Dr. Draehn's average Medicare payment per service is $3. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Draehn) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →