Vanessa Almanza
NPI 1720847478 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Valparaiso, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vanessa Almanza is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Valparaiso, IN (NPI 1720847478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720847478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28251738A (IN)
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
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
414 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 | 225 | $96 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 80 | $59 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0481 | 46 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $72 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0480 | 25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 602 | 254 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 190 | 79 |
| Gabapentin | 95 | 47 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 56 | 31 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 49 | 34 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 40 | 24 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$372 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 201 Main St Ste aHobart, IN 46342-4439Phone: (219) 476-7246Fax: (844) 847-8957
- 204 Legacy Plz WLa Porte, IN 46350-5285Phone: (219) 476-7246Fax: (844) 828-5827
- 8687 Connecticut St Ste DMerrillville, IN 46410-5541Phone: (219) 476-7246Fax: (833) 450-0452
- 1928 45th StMunster, IN 46321-3917Phone: (219) 476-7246Fax: (844) 861-1079
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-03-15
- Last updated
- 2024-03-15
- Certified
- 2024-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vanessa Almanza's NPI number?
- Vanessa Almanza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720847478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vanessa Almanza's specialty?
- Vanessa Almanza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Vanessa Almanza located?
- Vanessa Almanza's practice location on file with NPPES is 2211 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383-2748.
- What is Vanessa Almanza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vanessa Almanza is (219) 476-7246.
- Does Vanessa Almanza accept Medicare?
- Vanessa Almanza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vanessa Almanza's NPI active?
- Yes — Vanessa Almanza's NPI (1720847478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.