Nicole Ford, NP
NPI 1528786936 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Ford, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1528786936).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528786936
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71012958A (IN)
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
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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 99 | 36 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 49 | 13 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 38 | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 33 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 7 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)
- 1001 Sturdy RdValparaiso, IN 46383-4126Phone: (219) 462-7173
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-08-22
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Certified
- 2026-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Ford's NPI number?
- Nicole Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528786936, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Ford's specialty?
- Nicole Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Ford located?
- Nicole Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 8135 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321-1701.
- What is Nicole Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Ford is (219) 513-2000.
- Does Nicole Ford accept Medicare?
- Nicole Ford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Ford's NPI (1528786936) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.