Summary

Nurse Practitioner Tara Kays treats dense breasts, benign breast masses, and breast cancer, and performs scintimammography and breast ultrasound at the Margie Petersen Breast Center in Santa Monica, California. She also offers breast cancer screening. Kays trained at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and has nine years of experience in surgery, oncology, and surgical oncology. Patients on Vitals rate her 4.96 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 9 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
  • 24 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Margie Petersen Breast Center

2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

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9 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Santa Monica , CANewport Beach , CAGlendale , CAFresno , CA
Med School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Tara Jean Kays

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Tara Jean Kays has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Tara Jean Kays has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

Tara Jean Kays holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2017.

NPI Number

Tara Jean Kays' NPI number is 1609388271.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Tara Kays speak?
Tara Kays speaks English.
Does Tara Kays accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Tara Kays accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Kays?
You can find contact information for Tara Kays here on Vitals.
Where is Tara Kays's office located?
Tara Kays's office is located at 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.
Does Tara Kays accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Tara Kays has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards

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