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Tara J. Shapich, PA-C

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About Me

Female

English

Credentials

Credentials

Medical Education
Saint Francis University - Loretto, PA
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Insurance

Insurance

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Advantra
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
  • AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
  • Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
  • Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
  • Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
  • Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
  • Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
  • Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
  • HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
  • Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare/Medicare Railroad
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Preferred Health Services
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
  • United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
  • UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews

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    September 26, 2025

    Tara Shapich is wonderful! She truly cares about her patients!

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    September 20, 2025

    I am 100 happy with Dr. Thal and physician assistants

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    September 20, 2025

    I really like Tara and I'm really happy for keeping her as my Doctor because she's really good at what she does and she explains what is going on with you and she gives advice on how to handle things and what to do about it and she is really thorough about explaining things

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    September 17, 2025

    I Trust Tara totally with y care, she has always listened to me about my concerns and has ALWAYS given me the proper care that I needed, I value her opinion on my care as much as or more than I do any Doctor..

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    September 12, 2025

    I always get the doctor that I had yesterday. I really like her.

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    September 5, 2025

    She was sensitive, caring and extremely professional and accurate In solving my problem.

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    August 27, 2025

    Good experience.

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    August 25, 2025

    I am very hard to please with the medical profession. I have found Mt Nittany and specifically the Bellefonte office to provide excellent care.

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    August 23, 2025

    Tara, the PA, asked relevant questions, such as whether I was on a blood thinner, before prescribing my meds. Like everyone else in the clinic, she was professional and friendly.

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    August 18, 2025

    I wish the provider had spent a little more time with me and done a more thorough examination.

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    August 11, 2025

    I can't say enough positive things about Tara. She is fantastic! She has extensive knowledge of my medical history, and my well-being is always a top priority for her. Ifwhen I feel something is "off" with my body, she is sure to help me get to the bottom of the problem so I feel my very best. I am so grateful for her.

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    July 22, 2025

    Tara is the best

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    June 13, 2025

    Tara was great as well, we love Bellefonte's PA's

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    June 13, 2025

    If I need to have an appointment and I'm not able to see my doctor Tara is my next choice. I value her opinions.

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    June 12, 2025

    Very nice nurse and Tara is very thorough.

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    April 22, 2025

    No treatment was proposed or needed.

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    April 12, 2025

    Fine

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    March 28, 2025

    Tara was focused on my concerns and illustrated the strong skill of listening to me as a patient. She identified concerns with an accurate set of lab tests and coordinated the schedule to respond to them. I have continued confidence in her excellent medical and communication abilities.

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    June 17, 2025

    She tried, but did not know my past history. She ordered lab work and echo based on my presenting condition,

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    April 22, 2025

    I liked Tara very much. She's knowledgeable and gave me much insight.