Tara Marie Goecks, MD
Ophthalmology (CMS) · Bend, OR
At a glance
929 Sw Simpson Ave Ste 250, Bend, OR 97702-3599
Published activity: Melanoma (skin cancer) excision · Removal or shaving of skin growth · Skin biopsy. View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated Mar 20, 2024. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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929 Sw Simpson Ave Ste 250Bend, OR 97702-3599
Additional reported practice locations
1190 Bookcliff Ave Unit 102Grand Junction, CO 815018159
Phone: 3032283220
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- University Of Vermont College Of Medicine
- Graduation year
- 2011
- CMS specialties
- Ophthalmology
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Melanoma (skin cancer) excision | 1-10 |
| Removal or shaving of skin growth | 1-10 |
| Skin biopsy | 1-10 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Services other than consulting | $905.05 |
| Food and beverage | $131.27 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | $1,036.32 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- Ophthalmology (CMS)
- Taxonomy code
- 207WX0200X
- Enumeration date
- Jun 27, 2011
- Record updated
- Mar 20, 2024
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- MD
Reported taxonomies and licenses
207WX0200X
License reported: 61938 CO
207WX0200X · Primary
License reported: MD216464 OR
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Practice location
929 Sw Simpson Ave Ste 250Bend, OR 97702-3599
- Phone
- (541) 585-0505
- Fax
- (541) 585-0404
Mailing address
PO BOX 6387BEND, OR 977086387
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