Lacosta Gaines, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1003287848 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Shelbina, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lacosta Gaines, DNP, APRN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Shelbina, MO (NPI 1003287848).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003287848
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, APRN, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015035184 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 267 | 61 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 261 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 215 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 205 | 54 |
| Losartan Potassium | 170 | 42 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 153 | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$203 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6500 Hospital DrHannibal, MO 63401-6890Phone: (573) 629-3500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-10-19
- Last updated
- 2023-09-25
- Certified
- 2023-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lacosta Gaines's NPI number?
- Lacosta Gaines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003287848, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lacosta Gaines's specialty?
- Lacosta Gaines is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lacosta Gaines located?
- Lacosta Gaines's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 S Center St, Shelbina, MO 63468-1404.
- What is Lacosta Gaines's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lacosta Gaines is (573) 588-4131.
- Does Lacosta Gaines accept Medicare?
- Lacosta Gaines is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lacosta Gaines's NPI active?
- Yes — Lacosta Gaines's NPI (1003287848) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.