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Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Tara R Chernecke
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Tara Chernecke, APRN, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2008 from Indiana University Southeast, graduating with high distinction. She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University in 2015. Tara is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Tara's nursing career has been focused in Pediatrics including bedside nursing at Norton Children's Hospital and Care Coordination for The Kentucky Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs. She has been providing primary care in pediatrics in the role of nurse practitioner since 2015.A native of Louisville, Tara enjoys spending time with her two teenaged children, watching movies, travel, woodworking, and home improvement projects.
Clinical Interests/Research
Clinical/Research Interests:
LGBTQ Ally
Locations
- Norton Children's Medical Group - Springhurst
- 10211 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40241
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- Phone: 502-339-0444
- Fax: 502-339-1717
Expertise
Education
- Medical Education: Walden University, Master of Science in Nursing, 2015
Insurance
Search plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana Medicaid
- Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
- Anthem Pathway
- Anthem Pathway Transition
- CareSource Indiana Medicaid
- CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
- Cigna
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Encore
- Essence
- First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
- HealthSmart
- Hosparus
- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- Kentucky Medicaid
- Kentucky Medicare
- MDwise
- MHS
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
- Passport Marketplace
- Provider Net/OMCA
- Sagamore
- Signature Advantage
- SIHO
- TRICARE Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
31 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Provider explained things clearly
Provider listened carefully
Provider gave easy to understand instruction
Provider knew important medical history
Provider showed respect for what you said
Provider spent enough time with you
Provider Rating
Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider discussed treatment options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2026
Tara is patient and kind. My kids love her!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
I've already recommended this practice to friends and family. [...]We truly felt heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
They were all friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Tara always takes the time to listen and makes us feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Muy amable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Tara Chernacke is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Tara is the best pediatrician my children have ever had.
