Wangari Gathungu, NP
NPI 1902316086 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Centralia, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wangari Gathungu, NP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Centralia, WA (NPI 1902316086).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902316086
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 61443470 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
139 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 | 39 | $77 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 20 | $10 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 19 | $3 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 16 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 16 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 144 | 48 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 138 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 99 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 95 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 77 | 31 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 77 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 6 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 (1)
- 100 North Pkwy Ste 202Worcester, MA 01605-1349Phone: (508) 250-0770
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-10-03
- Last updated
- 2023-10-17
- Certified
- 2023-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wangari Gathungu's NPI number?
- Wangari Gathungu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902316086, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wangari Gathungu's specialty?
- Wangari Gathungu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Wangari Gathungu located?
- Wangari Gathungu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2428 W Reynolds Ave, Centralia, WA 98531-4554.
- What is Wangari Gathungu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wangari Gathungu is (360) 330-9044.
- Does Wangari Gathungu accept Medicare?
- Wangari Gathungu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wangari Gathungu's NPI active?
- Yes — Wangari Gathungu's NPI (1902316086) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.