Nicole Vanaken, NP-C
NPI 1144699422 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Vanaken, NP-C is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1144699422).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144699422
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4704262620 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
138 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 54 | $149 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $105 |
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician OrG2212 | 16 | $28 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $28–$149 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 557 | 164 |
| Lacosamide | 459 | 94 |
| Lamotrigine | 182 | 41 |
| Brivaracetambrand: Briviact | 172 | 25 |
| Levetiracetambrand: Levetiracetam Er | 161 | 47 |
| Topiramate | 126 | 29 |
| Clobazam | 90 | 21 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 90 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$943 across 68 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-09-17
- Last updated
- 2024-12-10
- Certified
- 2024-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Vanaken's NPI number?
- Nicole Vanaken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144699422, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Vanaken's specialty?
- Nicole Vanaken is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Vanaken located?
- Nicole Vanaken's practice location on file with NPPES is 275 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2531.
- What is Nicole Vanaken's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Vanaken is (616) 267-7100.
- Does Nicole Vanaken accept Medicare?
- Nicole Vanaken is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Vanaken's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Vanaken's NPI (1144699422) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.