2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1407308117 FNP
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ERICA KETCHUM, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in MERRILLVILLE, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$1.5K
75 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERICA KETCHUM, FNP filed 1,044 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in MERRILLVILLE, Indiana.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$1.5K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ERICA KETCHUM, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,044 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ERICA KETCHUM, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/28/2016

NPI 1407308117

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,044 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ERICA KETCHUM, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 3903 E US HIGHWAY 30, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410, with a listed phone of (219) 736-0900. NPI 1407308117 was issued on 10/28/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KETCHUM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,044 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $354K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3903 E US HIGHWAY 30
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

Provider Details

NPI 1407308117
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/28/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERICA KETCHUM, FNP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC
VALPARAISO, IN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ERICA KETCHUM, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,044
Total Claims
$354K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,603
Total Day Supply
45,989
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
80 (7.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 80, 75-84: 57, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ERICA KETCHUM, FNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
85
Lacosamide
62
Atorvastatin Calcium
58
Clonazepam
57
Donepezil Hcl
45
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
39
Alprazolam
35
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
34
Levetiracetam
30
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ERICA KETCHUM, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

ERICA KETCHUM, FNP's 1,044 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KETCHUM.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERICA KETCHUM, FNP's specialty?
ERICA KETCHUM, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MERRILLVILLE, Indiana. Credentials: FNP.
How much does ERICA KETCHUM, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERICA KETCHUM, FNP wrote 1,044 Medicare Part D claims totaling $354K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
Where is ERICA KETCHUM, FNP located?
ERICA KETCHUM, FNP is located at 3903 E US HIGHWAY 30, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410. Phone: (219) 736-0900.
What is ERICA KETCHUM, FNP's NPI number?
ERICA KETCHUM, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407308117, issued on 10/28/2016.
Does ERICA KETCHUM, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERICA KETCHUM, FNP had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERICA KETCHUM, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERICA KETCHUM, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Lacosamide, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERICA KETCHUM, FNP accept Medicare?
ERICA KETCHUM, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,044 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERICA KETCHUM, FNP's credentials?
ERICA KETCHUM, FNP's NPI is 1407308117 with credentials FNP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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