Ms Leah Lynn Staples, CNM - Medicare Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm) in Gary, IN

Ms Leah Lynn Staples, CNM is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology" in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from nursing school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm). She is a member of the group practice Community Healthnet Inc, Community Healthnet Inc and her current practice location is 1201 W 5th Ave, Gary, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 880-1190.

Ms Leah Lynn Staples is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 09000126A) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1770688665.

Contact Information

Ms Leah Lynn Staples, CNM
1201 W 5th Ave,
Gary, IN 46402-1705
(219) 880-1190
(219) 880-0784

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMs Leah Lynn Staples
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Nurse Midwife (cnm)
Experience19 Years
Location1201 W 5th Ave, Gary, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Ms Leah Lynn Staples graduated from nursing school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770688665
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678675493
  • Enrollment ID: I20070226000529

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ms Leah Lynn Staples such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770688665NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LX0001XNurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology 09000126A (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Healthnet Inc630585234414
Community Healthnet Inc630585234414

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Ms Leah Lynn Staples allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Healthnet Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952332298
PECOS PAC ID: 6305852344
Enrollment ID: O20060228000318

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Ms Leah Lynn Staples is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ms Leah Lynn Staples, CNM
506 Killarney Ln,
Valparaiso, IN 46385-5498

Ph: (219) 531-9304
Ms Leah Lynn Staples, CNM
1201 W 5th Ave,
Gary, IN 46402-1705

Ph: (219) 880-1190

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