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MS. DEBRA ANN EQUIHUA CNM
NPI 1396819355
Advanced Practice Midwife in Gary, IN

Active since November 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
2269 W 25TH AVE, GARY, IN 46404(219) 944-4187(219) 944-4196 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ms. Debra Ann Equihua Cnm NPPES

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

MS. DEBRA ANN EQUIHUA CNM (NPI 1396819355) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Gary, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (72000093A) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396819355
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. DEBRA ANN EQUIHUACredential: CNM
Location Address2269 W 25TH AVEGary, IN 46404-3367
Mailing Address2269 W 25th AveGary, IN 46404-3367 · (219) 944-4187 · Fax (219) 944-4196
Phone(219) 944-4187
Fax(219) 944-4196
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 2007
✔ NPI 1396819355 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 · 72000093A
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.
2269 W 25TH AVE, Gary, IN 46404
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid200461140IN
Medicare UPINQ21869IN
Medicare PIN198260GIN

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Debra Ann Equihua Cnm 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 ID6709851611
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040901001197
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.

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 46404 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.06
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.42

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

ADEYEMI OLUREMI OYEGBADE MD
Family Medicine
2269 W 25TH AVE
GARY, IN 46404
Lake County (199) 444-1872
SAMUEL MAUNES III PT
Physical Therapist
2269 W 25TH AVE
GARY, IN 46404
Lake County (219) 944-4160
MICHAEL A LINTON MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
2269 W 25TH AVE
GARY, IN 46404
Lake County (219) 944-4187
INDIANA REGIONAL SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER, INC
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2269 W 25TH AVE
GARY, IN 46404
Lake County (219) 944-4187
THE METHODIST HOSPITALS, INC
Internal Medicine
2269 W 25TH AVE
GARY, IN 46404
Lake County (219) 884-2400
DR. WINIFRED ONIAH M.D.
Family Medicine
2269 W 25TH AVE
GARY, IN 46404
Lake County (219) 944-4187
PORSCHE BIANCA WEST
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2269 W 25TH AVE
GARY, IN 46404
Lake County (219) 944-4160
ARNITA REED MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2269 W 25TH AVE
GARY, IN 46404
Lake County (219) 944-4187

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 Debra Equihua's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debra Equihua is 1396819355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2006.

Where is Debra Equihua located?

Debra Equihua practices at 2269 W 25th Ave, Gary, IN 46404. The listed phone number is (219) 944-4187.

What is Debra Equihua's specialty?

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

Is Debra Equihua enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Debra Equihua 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 Debra Equihua accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Debra Equihua 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 Debra Equihua affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Debra Equihua is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Debra Equihua was last updated on October 31, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.