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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: August 16, 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.

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
Phone(574) 293-2893
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
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid300021977IN

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

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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.

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.

MICHELLE F KAUFMAN CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND, INC
General Acute Care Hospital
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 647-1070
SAMANTHA LYNN JESTER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
BEACON MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
HEATHER A. HOSTETLER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
DR. DARREN ROBERT DOLLY M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893
JULIE B MOTYCKA MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1215 LAWN AVE STE 100
ELKHART, IN 46514
Elkhart County (574) 293-2893

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.

What insurance does Lora Defreese accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer 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 15 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.