LORA D DEFREESE CNM
NPI 1336618644
Advanced Practice Midwife in Elkhart, IN

Active since November 15, 2018PECOS Enrolled
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100, ELKHART, IN 46514(574) 293-2893(574) 293-1298 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2025, Oct 28, 2023, Jul 21, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Lora D Defreese Cnm NPPES

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

LORA D DEFREESE CNM (NPI 1336618644) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Elkhart, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (09000316A) and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336618644
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameLORA D DEFREESECredential: CNM
Location Address1215 LAWN AVE STE 100Elkhart, IN 46514-2450
Mailing Address3245 Health Dr Ste 100Granger, IN 46530-1380
Fax(574) 293-1298
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1336618644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 09000316A
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100, Elkhart, IN 46514

Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 1206 W Warren StMiddlebury, IN 46540-9410 · Phone (574) 825-2146 · Fax (574) 524-7435
Location 2550 University BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-5149 · Phone (317) 944-8231 · Fax (317) 948-7300
Location 31215 Lawn Ave Ste 110Elkhart, IN 46514-2493 · Phone (574) 524-7570 · Fax (574) 524-7571
Location 42222 Rieth Blvd Ste 104Goshen, IN 46526-5869 · Phone (574) 875-1082 · Fax (574) 875-3860
Location 52405 W Lexington AveElkhart, IN 46514-1417 · Phone (574) 524-7575 · Fax (574) 524-7576
Location 61545 Cassopolis StElkhart, IN 46514-3128 · Phone (574) 584-7373

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid300021977IN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lora D Defreese Cnm is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Lora Defreese reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastroenterology
500 ARCADE AVE STE 300
Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 734 clinicians in this Medicare group
Community Health
236 SIMPSON AVE
Elkhart, IN 46516
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Heart City Health Center Inc
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dietitian, Registered
1800 N CAPITOL AVE, B445
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 1,781 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 5,212 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46514 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
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
General Acute Care Hospital
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514

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 Lora Defreese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lora Defreese is 1336618644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2018.

Where is Lora Defreese located?

Lora Defreese practices at 1215 Lawn Ave Ste 100, Elkhart, IN 46514. The listed phone number is (574) 293-2893.

What is Lora Defreese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Lora Defreese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lora Defreese is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lora Defreese's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lora Defreese reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Beacon Medical Group, Inc. (Elkhart, IN), Healthlinc, Inc (Elkhart, IN), Indiana University Health Care Associates, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) and Iu Health Medical Group, LLC (Indianapolis, IN). 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 Lora Defreese's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lora Defreese accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Lora Defreese 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 Lora Defreese was last updated on May 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.