2026 NPPES data Orthopedic Registered Nurse NPI 1922018167 NP
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TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP

Orthopedic Registered Nurse in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. 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
141
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Orthopedic Registered Nurse avg: 568

What the federal data shows

TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP filed 141 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopedic Registered Nurse in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana.

141
Part D claims, 2023

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TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

141 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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 TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1922018167

Primary specialty

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Rare

283 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

141 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 568

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Orthopedic Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Orthopedic Registered Nurse share within Louisiana

1. Orthopedic Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopedic Registered Nurse share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopedic Registered Nurse) — 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).

TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP is a Orthopedic Registered Nurse provider practicing in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1922018167. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopedic Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70605, with a listed phone of (337) 721-7236. NPI 1922018167 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VANWINKLE 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 141 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $888 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.9%. 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.

Orthopedic Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 283 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 568 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

1747 IMPERIAL BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

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 2023.

141
Total Claims
$888
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
149
Total Day Supply
2,295
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$888
Opioid Claims
83 (58.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
71
Meloxicam
49

* 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.

283
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Providers in US
48
States with Orthopedic Registered Nurse
568
Avg Claims per Provider

TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP's 141 claims are below the specialty average of 568.

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.

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 2023, TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP wrote 141 Medicare Part D claims totaling $888 in drug costs for 101 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 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.9%.
How many Orthopedic Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 283 Orthopedic Registered Nurse providers across 48 states in the US. The average Orthopedic Registered Nurse provider writes 568 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY VANWINKLE, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Meloxicam. 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 141 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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

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.

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

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