Thelma Winkler, FNP
NPI 1427162700 · Nurse Practitioner · Sparta, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thelma Winkler, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Sparta, NC (NPI 1427162700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427162700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 112538 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
19 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
391 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 338 | $85 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 53 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$85 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 76 | 70 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 70 | 67 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 60 | 55 |
| Azithromycin | 52 | 51 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 48 | 44 |
| Cephalexin | 42 | 39 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 35 | 33 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-17
- Last updated
- 2024-07-09
- Certified
- 2024-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thelma Winkler's NPI number?
- Thelma Winkler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427162700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thelma Winkler's specialty?
- Thelma Winkler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Thelma Winkler located?
- Thelma Winkler's practice location on file with NPPES is 233 Doctors St, Sparta, NC 28675-9247.
- What is Thelma Winkler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thelma Winkler is (336) 372-3127.
- Does Thelma Winkler accept Medicare?
- Thelma Winkler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thelma Winkler's NPI active?
- Yes — Thelma Winkler's NPI (1427162700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.