Michelle Buikema, NP-C
NPI 1760757280 · Nurse Practitioner · La Grange, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Buikema, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in La Grange, IL (NPI 1760757280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760757280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209009437 (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
14 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
333 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99347 | 221 | $38 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 47 | $61 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 26 | $65 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99342 | 14 | $65 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 14 | $120 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 35 | 13 |
| Lorazepam | 32 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 26 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 26 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 26 | 12 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 24 | 20 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2012-03-16
- Last updated
- 2012-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Buikema's NPI number?
- Michelle Buikema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760757280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Buikema's specialty?
- Michelle Buikema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michelle Buikema located?
- Michelle Buikema's practice location on file with NPPES is 5101 Willow Springs Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-2600.
- What is Michelle Buikema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Buikema is (708) 245-4073.
- Does Michelle Buikema accept Medicare?
- Michelle Buikema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Buikema's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Buikema's NPI (1760757280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.