Brenda Vandewater
NPI 1669847067 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hot Springs, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brenda Vandewater is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hot Springs, SD (NPI 1669847067).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669847067
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CP001015 (SD)
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
10 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
1,017 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 342 | $74 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 159 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 143 | $106 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 129 | $63 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 50 | $104 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 185 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 139 | 37 |
| Furosemide | 124 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 120 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 113 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 105 | 27 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 105 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$87 across 5 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
- 2015-12-10
- Last updated
- 2015-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brenda Vandewater's NPI number?
- Brenda Vandewater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669847067, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brenda Vandewater's specialty?
- Brenda Vandewater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brenda Vandewater located?
- Brenda Vandewater's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 Highway 71 S, Hot Springs, SD 57747-8800.
- What is Brenda Vandewater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brenda Vandewater is (605) 745-8910.
- Does Brenda Vandewater accept Medicare?
- Brenda Vandewater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brenda Vandewater's NPI active?
- Yes — Brenda Vandewater's NPI (1669847067) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.