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STEPHANIE BANDY APN
NPI 1306224597
Nurse Practitioner in Gary, IN

Active since May 08, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3229 BROADWAY AVE., SUITE 205, GARY, IN 46409(219) 531-3500(219) 427-0434 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 2, 2024, Nov 25, 2020, Oct 4, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Stephanie Bandy Apn NPPES

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

STEPHANIE BANDY APN (NPI 1306224597) is an individual nurse practitioner in Gary, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (71005449A) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306224597
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHANIE BANDYCredential: APN
Location Address3229 BROADWAY AVE., SUITE 205Gary, IN 46409-2512
Mailing Address3229 Broadway Ave., Suite 205Gary, IN 46409-2512 · (219) 531-3500 · Fax (219) 427-0434
Phone(219) 531-3500
Fax(219) 427-0434
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1306224597 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 71005449A
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.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Primary CareTaxonomy 363LP2300X · License 71005449A (IN)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthTaxonomy 363LW0102X · License 71005449A (IN)
3229 BROADWAY AVE., Gary, IN 46409
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Stephanie Igwebuike Apn

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Stephanie Bandy Apn 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 ID941511380
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151124000620
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Stephanie Bandy reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Porter-Starke Services Inc.
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
3229 BROADWAY STE 115
Gary, IN 46409
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023485356 (219) 531-3500
The Methodist Hospitals, Inc
1.8 mi
Internal Medicine
2269 W 25TH AVE
Gary, IN 46404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 201 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720290349 (219) 884-2400
MD Healthcare Direct
2.7 mi
Internal Medicine
5330 HARRISON STREET
Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
NPI 1508493669 (219) 712-3657
Edgewater Systems For Balanced Living, Inc
2.8 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
5495 BROADWAY
Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407457591 (219) 985-5500
Hansa Medical Groupe PLLC
41 mi
Internal Medicine
5250 OLD ORCHARD RD STE 300
Skokie, IL 60077
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386804615 (847) 920-0902

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
130 services31 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
25 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, IN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150002
Location600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46409 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 Bandy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephanie Bandy is 1306224597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2015. The provider is also known as Stephanie Igwebuike Apn.

Where is Stephanie Bandy located?

Stephanie Bandy practices at 3229 Broadway Ave. Suite 205, Gary, IN 46409. The listed phone number is (219) 531-3500.

What is Stephanie Bandy's specialty?

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

Is Stephanie Bandy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephanie Bandy 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephanie Bandy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephanie Bandy reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Porter-Starke Services Inc. (Gary, IN), The Methodist Hospitals, Inc (Gary, IN), MD Healthcare Direct (Merrillville, IN), Edgewater Systems For Balanced Living, Inc (Merrillville, IN) and Hansa Medical Groupe PLLC (Skokie, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Stephanie Bandy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephanie Bandy accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Stephanie Bandy 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 Bandy affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephanie Bandy is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephanie Bandy was last updated on February 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.