2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1619216264 FNP-BC
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Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Dyer, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 435 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$545.56
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC filed 2,838 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Dyer, Indiana.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
$545.56
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.

Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,838 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2013

NPI 1619216264

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,838 132% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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).

Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 15900 W 101ST AVE, Dyer, IN, 46311, with a listed phone of (219) 365-6333. NPI 1619216264 was issued on 02/01/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Van Laten 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 2,838 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 435 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $254K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

15900 W 101ST AVE
Dyer, IN 46311

Provider Details

NPI 1619216264
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/01/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC 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.

Alliance Physician Partners Hospitalist Group LLC
Munster, IN
Marcotte Medical Group PC
Dyer, 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 Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$546

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

2,838
Total Claims
$254K
Total Drug Cost
435
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,518
Total Day Supply
187,466
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
117 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
177

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 199, 75-84: 153, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
155
Pantoprazole Sodium
143
Levothyroxine Sodium
127
Amlodipine Besylate
105
Metoprolol Succinate
79
Furosemide
73
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
72
Rosuvastatin Calcium
68
Losartan Potassium
64
Metformin Hcl
62

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC's 2,838 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC's specialty?
Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Dyer, Indiana. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC wrote 2,838 Medicare Part D claims totaling $254K in drug costs for 435 beneficiaries.
Where is Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC located?
Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC is located at 15900 W 101ST AVE, Dyer, IN, 46311. Phone: (219) 365-6333.
What is Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC's NPI number?
Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619216264, issued on 02/01/2013.
Does Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC had 117 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,838 Part D claims and 435 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC's credentials?
Heather Van Laten, FNP-BC's NPI is 1619216264 with credentials FNP-BC. 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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