Venessann Thornton-Mclendon, FNP-BC
NPI 1437656527 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venessann Thornton-Mclendon, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1437656527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437656527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209.017425 (IL)
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 tenure25% of score
8 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
676 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 634 | $111 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 42 | $192 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $111–$192 (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 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 176 | 71 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 152 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 106 | 19 |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 103 | — |
| Risperidone | 91 | — |
| Olanzapine | 79 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$979 across 54 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)
- 1 Executive CtSouth Barrington, IL 60010-9533Phone: (847) 882-2030Fax: (847) 294-1954
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-06
- Last updated
- 2024-01-10
- Certified
- 2024-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venessann Thornton-Mclendon's NPI number?
- Venessann Thornton-Mclendon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437656527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venessann Thornton-Mclendon's specialty?
- Venessann Thornton-Mclendon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Venessann Thornton-Mclendon located?
- Venessann Thornton-Mclendon's practice location on file with NPPES is 33 E 114th St, Chicago, IL 60628-4921.
- What is Venessann Thornton-Mclendon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venessann Thornton-Mclendon is (773) 660-4630.
- Does Venessann Thornton-Mclendon accept Medicare?
- Venessann Thornton-Mclendon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venessann Thornton-Mclendon's NPI active?
- Yes — Venessann Thornton-Mclendon's NPI (1437656527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.