Colleen Nakamura, PA
NPI 1801827233 · Physician Assistant · Lynchburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Colleen Nakamura, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Lynchburg, VA (NPI 1801827233).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801827233
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110001810 (VA)
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
2,127 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 | 696 | $74 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 187 | $4 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 155 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 144 | $104 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 123 | $28 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 118 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 243 | 204 |
| Azithromycin | 178 | 169 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 146 | 131 |
| Cephalexin | 128 | 122 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 96 | 85 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 31 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$667 across 23 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2008-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Colleen Nakamura's NPI number?
- Colleen Nakamura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801827233, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Colleen Nakamura's specialty?
- Colleen Nakamura is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Colleen Nakamura located?
- Colleen Nakamura's practice location on file with NPPES is 2137 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501-6806.
- What is Colleen Nakamura's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Colleen Nakamura is (434) 385-4184.
- Does Colleen Nakamura accept Medicare?
- Colleen Nakamura is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Colleen Nakamura's NPI active?
- Yes — Colleen Nakamura's NPI (1801827233) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.