Henry Birchmeier, FNP
NPI 1497442271 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Big Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Henry Birchmeier, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Big Rapids, MI (NPI 1497442271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497442271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4704329727 (MI)
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 tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 78 | 74 |
| Cephalexin | 63 | 60 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 | 36 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 34 | 33 |
| Azithromycin | 28 | 28 |
| Omeprazole | 24 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$260 across 15 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-04-20
- Last updated
- 2024-07-01
- Certified
- 2024-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Henry Birchmeier's NPI number?
- Henry Birchmeier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497442271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Henry Birchmeier's specialty?
- Henry Birchmeier is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Henry Birchmeier located?
- Henry Birchmeier's practice location on file with NPPES is 650 Linden St Ste 1, Big Rapids, MI 49307-1880.
- What is Henry Birchmeier's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Henry Birchmeier is (231) 796-3200.
- Does Henry Birchmeier accept Medicare?
- Henry Birchmeier is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Henry Birchmeier's NPI active?
- Yes — Henry Birchmeier's NPI (1497442271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.