Lira Palen, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1548967813 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lira Palen, AGACNP-BC is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1548967813).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548967813
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGACNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209025480 (IL)
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
3 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
146 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 | 146 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$85 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 70 | 34 |
| Tadalafil | 69 | 12 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 63 | 14 |
| Spironolactone | 59 | 29 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 55 | 23 |
| Ambrisentan | 43 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 37 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 across 8 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
- 2023-02-08
- Last updated
- 2023-02-08
- Certified
- 2023-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lira Palen's NPI number?
- Lira Palen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548967813, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lira Palen's specialty?
- Lira Palen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lira Palen located?
- Lira Palen's practice location on file with NPPES is 5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1426.
- What is Lira Palen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lira Palen is (773) 702-9396.
- Does Lira Palen accept Medicare?
- Lira Palen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lira Palen's NPI active?
- Yes — Lira Palen's NPI (1548967813) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.