Susan Defrain, NP-C
NPI 1174064562 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Defrain, NP-C is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1174064562).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174064562
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AG02170207 (IN)
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
9 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
379 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 147 | $59 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 114 | $102 |
| Advance Care Planning, Each Additional 30 Minutes99498 | 58 | $56 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 31 | $62 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $135 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$158 across 3 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
- 2017-03-17
- Last updated
- 2025-12-05
- Certified
- 2025-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Defrain's NPI number?
- Susan Defrain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174064562, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Defrain's specialty?
- Susan Defrain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Susan Defrain located?
- Susan Defrain's practice location on file with NPPES is 5910 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814-4202.
- What is Susan Defrain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Defrain is (260) 435-3222.
- Does Susan Defrain accept Medicare?
- Susan Defrain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Defrain's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Defrain's NPI (1174064562) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.