Laraine Wende, NP
NPI 1336424472 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laraine Wende, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1336424472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336424472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F337006-1 (NY)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
148 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 75 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $104 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 17 | $31 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 17 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $136 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $31–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 284 | 89 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 229 | 72 |
| Metformin Hcl | 189 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 141 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 131 | 61 |
| Omeprazole | 121 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$359 across 18 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)
- 860 Main RdCorfu, NY 14036-9753Phone: (716) 599-6446
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-10-20
- Last updated
- 2018-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laraine Wende's NPI number?
- Laraine Wende's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336424472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laraine Wende's specialty?
- Laraine Wende is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laraine Wende located?
- Laraine Wende's practice location on file with NPPES is 2128 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207.
- What is Laraine Wende's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laraine Wende is (716) 566-5007.
- Does Laraine Wende accept Medicare?
- Laraine Wende is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laraine Wende's NPI active?
- Yes — Laraine Wende's NPI (1336424472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.