Tara L. Tedford, NP
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
Family Medicine - Primary Care
General information
Gender:
Female
Language:
Interpreter Services Available,
English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Health
Offers Video Visits
Experience
Education & Training
Master of Science
The Sage College of Albany - Nursing Family Practice
Bachelor of Science
SUNY University at Plattsburgh - Nursing
Board Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center - Family Nurse Practitioner
Request an Appointment
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Returning patients can request an in-person or video appointment with their provider.
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New and returning patients can request appointments by directly contacting the practice.
My Locations
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
159 Margaret Street
Suite 100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1874
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. For behavioral health services, coverage may differ from medical benefits — even if your insurance plan is accepted. All patients are encouraged to contact their insurer to confirm coverage before scheduling.
Family Medicine Center, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
- Aetna
- Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
- Anthem (formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- Carelon (formerly Beacon) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna (as part of MVP Strategic Alliance)
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Coventry Health Care / First Health
- Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
- Humana / Choice Care Network
- MagnaCare
- Managed Physical Network (MPN)
- Medicaid (VT and NY)*
- Medicare*
- Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
- MVP
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (NY and VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last updated: 5/28/2026
Patient Ratings & Comments
Most Recent Comments
July 20, 2026
Ms. Tara Tedford NP is very professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and caring individual. She is unrivaled in her providing service to her patients.
July 18, 2026
Tara Tedford is very thorough in all my visits and concerns. She meets all my needs and very concerned about any issue I have!
July 11, 2026
Tara always listens and explains everything and always very helpful excellent provider.
July 9, 2026
ThankYou Tara.
June 10, 2026
Tara spent a great deal of time discussing my care. She is kind, patient and listens.
May 20, 2026
Very compassionate and ensured comfort and safety throughout all aspects of visit
May 19, 2026
Tara is amazing. She listens attentively and answers all my questions.
May 9, 2026
Tara is the best! I will continue to keep my care with her even having moved out of the area. It's worth the two hours to have a medical provider that I trust.
April 25, 2026
Whenever I visit Tara she is professional and approachable. Listens to what I have to say and shows concern for my and my wellbeing.
March 31, 2026
All good
March 28, 2026
Good
March 2, 2026
Love Tara Tedford. She`s the best.
February 12, 2026
Tara is caring, understanding, knowledgeable, helpful and patient. She takes good care of us all.
December 13, 2025
NP Tedford and I have been working together for 2 years or thereabouts. In that time she has made considerable effort to understand my health issues and my need for information and involvement in my care. She has excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills. She also displays genuine empathy ability. I trust her.
December 3, 2025
Tara is wonderful. Listens, seems to care & follows up with test results via message on MyChart portal.
November 22, 2025
Tara is excellent!
November 19, 2025
Tara is a breath of fresh air! I'm not being judged. She is present at the visit. She is caring and empathetic. Provides guidance and encouragement! Trustworthy!
November 13, 2025
Tara is an exceptional professional. Very happy to be under her care.
October 20, 2025
Very impressed with Tara Tedford
October 20, 2025
Tara listens and addresses all my concerns in polite and informative way. I can discuss any issue and she listens