Charity Drinkard, FNP
NPI 1215604178 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lynchburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charity Drinkard, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lynchburg, VA (NPI 1215604178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215604178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0024182508 (VA)
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 tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,735 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 381 | $88 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 270 | $61 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 260 | $88 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 249 | $61 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 143 | $108 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-08-26
- Last updated
- 2025-01-22
- Certified
- 2025-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charity Drinkard's NPI number?
- Charity Drinkard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215604178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charity Drinkard's specialty?
- Charity Drinkard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Charity Drinkard located?
- Charity Drinkard's practice location on file with NPPES is 5615 Seminole Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2201.
- What is Charity Drinkard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charity Drinkard is (434) 239-2657.
- Does Charity Drinkard accept Medicare?
- Charity Drinkard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charity Drinkard's NPI active?
- Yes — Charity Drinkard's NPI (1215604178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.