Sandra Wheeler, FNP
NPI 1639243835 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ripley, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandra Wheeler, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ripley, MS (NPI 1639243835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639243835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R670308 (MS)
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
19 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
118 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 47 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 38 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 33 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$35 (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 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 152 | 106 |
| Amoxicillin | 111 | 97 |
| Lisinopril | 56 | 23 |
| Ibuprofen | 55 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 45 | 25 |
| Levofloxacin | 33 | 28 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$436 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
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2011-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandra Wheeler's NPI number?
- Sandra Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639243835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandra Wheeler's specialty?
- Sandra Wheeler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sandra Wheeler located?
- Sandra Wheeler's practice location on file with NPPES is 716 S Main St, Ripley, MS 38663-2909.
- What is Sandra Wheeler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandra Wheeler is (662) 837-1534.
- Does Sandra Wheeler accept Medicare?
- Sandra Wheeler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandra Wheeler's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandra Wheeler's NPI (1639243835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.