Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner, MD
NPI 1467191957 · Family Medicine Physician · Topeka, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Topeka, KS (NPI 1467191957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467191957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-51326 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 38 | — |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 35 | — |
| Furosemide | 27 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | — |
| Topiramate | 21 | — |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 601 Sw Corporate VwTopeka, KS 66615-1244Phone: (785) 234-0880Fax: (785) 234-4150
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-06-02
- Last updated
- 2025-12-01
- Certified
- 2025-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner's NPI number?
- Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467191957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner's specialty?
- Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner located?
- Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner's practice location on file with NPPES is 4505 Nw Fielding Rd, Topeka, KS 66618-2651.
- What is Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner is (785) 270-0080.
- Does Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner accept Medicare?
- Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner's NPI (1467191957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.