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STEPHANIE DRAZER FORD APRN
NPI 1053749838
Nurse Practitioner in Valparaiso, IN

Active since October 14, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment
1105 GLENDALE BLVD, VALPARAISO, IN 46383(219) 384-8181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 6, 2025, Jul 21, 2022, Sep 15, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Stephanie Drazer Ford Aprn NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

STEPHANIE DRAZER FORD APRN (NPI 1053749838) is an individual nurse practitioner in Valparaiso, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (71017342) and active in the NPI registry since October 2013. She is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in Crown Point, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053749838
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHANIE DRAZER FORDCredential: APRN
Location Address1105 GLENDALE BLVDValparaiso, IN 46383-3724
Mailing Address2931 Glenwood Beach TrlPorter, IN 46304-3422 · (219) 384-8181
Phone(219) 384-8181
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1053749838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 71017342
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1105 GLENDALE BLVD, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1250 N Main StCrown Point, IN 46307-3278 · Phone (219) 384-8181

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Stephanie Drazer Ford Aprn is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113157884
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140529002109

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mishawaka, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150012
Location5215 Holy Cross PkwyMishawaka, IN 46545 · St. Joseph County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Michigan City

Acute Care Hospitals · Michigan City, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150015
Location3500 Franciscan WayMichigan City, IN 46360 · La Porte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46383 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Stephanie Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephanie Ford is 1053749838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2013.

Where is Stephanie Ford located?

Stephanie Ford practices at 1105 Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The listed phone number is (219) 384-8181.

What is Stephanie Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Stephanie Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephanie Ford is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Stephanie Ford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and Mending Health list Stephanie Ford as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Stephanie Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephanie Ford is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center and Franciscan Health Michigan City.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephanie Ford was last updated on November 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.