NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Orthopedic Registered Nurse NPI 1922018167 NP
Verify on CMS → Timothy Vanwinkle, NP
Orthopedic Registered Nurse in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 289 in Orthopedic Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
145
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Orthopedic Registered Nurse avg: 635
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Timothy Vanwinkle, NP filed 145 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
- 145
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Timothy Vanwinkle, NP
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1922018167), first enumerated 08/09/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 145 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1922018167 · Orthopedic Registered Nurse
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-TRACE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1922018167
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-TRACE 289
- RX-LIGHT 145
- BOOK-THIN 8 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Gary Newman, NP · 2006
Timothy Vanwinkle, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
145 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Timothy Vanwinkle, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
145 77% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Orthopedic Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1922018167 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopedic Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Timothy Vanwinkle, NP 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.
Center For Orthopaedics And Spine LLC
Lake Charles, LA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
145
Total Claims
$601
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 145
- Total Day Supply
- 3,065
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $601
- Opioid Claims
- 39 (26.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 91 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Overview
How Timothy Vanwinkle, NP fits within the Orthopedic Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
289
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Providers in US
48
States with Orthopedic Registered Nurse
635
Avg Claims per Provider
Timothy Vanwinkle, NP's 145 claims are below the specialty average of 635.
Nationwide Orthopedic Registered Nurse peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Vanwinkle, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Orthopedic Registered Nurse Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vanwinkle.
One of 8 Orthopedic Registered Nurse providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Amanda Duncan
Baton Rouge, LA
Senia Fontenot
ANP-C
Lake Charles, LA
Mandy Guilliams
FNP-C
Alexandria, LA
Dr. Charla Johnson
DNP, RN, ONC
Gonzales, LA
John Kuehn
RNFA
Lake Charles, LA
Compare Orthopedic Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timothy Vanwinkle, NP's specialty? ▼
Timothy Vanwinkle, NP specializes in Orthopedic Registered Nurse and practices in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does Timothy Vanwinkle, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Timothy Vanwinkle, NP wrote 145 Medicare Part D claims totaling $601 in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is Timothy Vanwinkle, NP located? ▼
Timothy Vanwinkle, NP is located at 1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, Lake Charles, LA, 70605. Phone: (337) 721-7236.
What is Timothy Vanwinkle, NP's NPI number? ▼
Timothy Vanwinkle, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922018167, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does Timothy Vanwinkle, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Timothy Vanwinkle, NP had 39 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.9%.
How many Orthopedic Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 289 Orthopedic Registered Nurse providers across 48 states in the US. The average Orthopedic Registered Nurse provider writes 635 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Timothy Vanwinkle, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Timothy Vanwinkle, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Timothy Vanwinkle, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Timothy Vanwinkle, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 145 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Timothy Vanwinkle, NP's credentials? ▼
Timothy Vanwinkle, NP's NPI is 1922018167 with credentials NP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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