Michele Populus, FNP-C
NPI 1447908488 · Nurse Practitioner · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michele Populus, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1447908488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447908488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 224391 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
2,847 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 | 483 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 346 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 283 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 234 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 218 | $13 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Level82043 | 195 | $6 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 100 | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 97 | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 88 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 82 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 70 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 64 | 23 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2022-03-17
- Last updated
- 2023-01-11
- Certified
- 2023-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michele Populus's NPI number?
- Michele Populus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447908488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michele Populus's specialty?
- Michele Populus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michele Populus located?
- Michele Populus's practice location on file with NPPES is 8090 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411-0012.
- What is Michele Populus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michele Populus is (910) 341-3300.
- Does Michele Populus accept Medicare?
- Michele Populus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michele Populus's NPI active?
- Yes — Michele Populus's NPI (1447908488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.