Valerie Folkens, CNP
NPI 1689953879 · Nurse Practitioner · Sioux Falls, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Folkens, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Sioux Falls, SD (NPI 1689953879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689953879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CP000651 (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 tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,647 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 253 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 221 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 115 | $75 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 112 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 91 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 239 | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 155 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 139 | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 133 | 33 |
| Losartan Potassium | 117 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 116 | 22 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-05
- Last updated
- 2011-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Folkens's NPI number?
- Valerie Folkens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689953879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Folkens's specialty?
- Valerie Folkens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Valerie Folkens located?
- Valerie Folkens's practice location on file with NPPES is 1210 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-4647.
- What is Valerie Folkens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Folkens is (605) 328-8130.
- Does Valerie Folkens accept Medicare?
- Valerie Folkens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Folkens's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Folkens's NPI (1689953879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.