Wendy Gaston, APN
NPI 1548204654 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ratcliff, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wendy Gaston, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ratcliff, AR (NPI 1548204654).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548204654
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A01804 (AR)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
500 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 241 | $9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 93 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 83 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 39 | $2 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 22 | $6 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 22 | $5 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$13 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 266 | 83 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 250 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 180 | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 175 | 52 |
| Omeprazole | 167 | 52 |
| Gabapentin | 149 | 44 |
| Furosemide | 116 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 across 6 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2020-07-30
- Certified
- 2020-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wendy Gaston's NPI number?
- Wendy Gaston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548204654, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wendy Gaston's specialty?
- Wendy Gaston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Wendy Gaston located?
- Wendy Gaston's practice location on file with NPPES is 9755 W State Highway 22, Ratcliff, AR 72951-9000.
- What is Wendy Gaston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wendy Gaston is (479) 369-2091.
- Does Wendy Gaston accept Medicare?
- Wendy Gaston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wendy Gaston's NPI active?
- Yes — Wendy Gaston's NPI (1548204654) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.