WOMEN'S CARE ASSOCIATES.P.C.
NPI 1144477803
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Merrillville, IN

Q: What is Women's Care Associates.P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Women's Care Associates.P.C. is 1144477803. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2008.

Q: What is Women's Care Associates.P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Active since August 25, 2008CLIA 15D0981038 · Microscopy

280 E 90TH DR, EASTON COURT 2ND FLOOR, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 769-7650(219) 768-7689 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Women's Care Associates.p.c. NPPES

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

WOMEN'S CARE ASSOCIATES.P.C. (NPI 1144477803) is a healthcare organization registered as an obstetrics & gynecology in Merrillville, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through December 17, 2026 and lists Mary Frances Vanko, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144477803

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Legal Business NameWOMEN'S CARE ASSOCIATES.P.C.

Location Address280 E 90TH DR, EASTON COURT 2ND FLOORMerrillville, IN 46410-8102

Mailing Address280 E 90th Dr, Easton Court 2nd FloorMerrillville, IN 46410-8102 · (219) 769-7650 · Fax (219) 768-7689

Phone(219) 769-7650

Fax(219) 768-7689

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMary Frances VankoPhysician · (219) 769-7650

Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2008

✔ NPI 1144477803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01046010A

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

280 E 90TH DR, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 15D0981038

Womens Care Associates Pc/Mary Vanko MD · Merrillville, IN

Active · expires Dec 17, 2026

CLIA Number15D0981038

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateDecember 18, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateDecember 17, 2026

Laboratory DirectorMary F. Vanko

Laboratory Phone(219) 663-1250

Laboratory LocationWomens Care Associates Pc/Mary Vanko MD280 E 90th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address

This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Women's Care Associates.P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Women's Care Associates.P.C. is 1144477803. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2008.

Where is Women's Care Associates.P.C. located?

Women's Care Associates.P.C. is located at 280 E 90th Dr Easton Court 2nd Floor, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 769-7650.

What is Women's Care Associates.P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Does Women's Care Associates.P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 15D0981038) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 17, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Women's Care Associates.P.C. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Meridian list Women's Care Associates.P.C. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Women's Care Associates.P.C. was last updated on August 25, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years 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.