STEPHEN G NOLKER MD
NPI 1477545739
Hospitalist in St Johnsbury, VT

Active since August 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1315 HOSPITAL DR, ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819(802) 748-8141(802) 748-4098 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2020, Jan 16, 2017, Feb 24, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Stephen G Nolker Md NPPES

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

STEPHEN G NOLKER MD (NPI 1477545739) is an individual hospitalist provider in St Johnsbury, Vermont, licensed in Vermont (042.0012850) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City, and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477545739
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN G NOLKERCredential: MD
Location Address1315 HOSPITAL DRSt Johnsbury, VT 05819-9210
Mailing AddressPo Box 905St Johnsbury, VT 05819-0905 · (802) 748-8141 · Fax (802) 748-4098
Fax(802) 748-4098
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1994
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2020
NPI 1477545739 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses Licensed in VT · 042.0012850 Licensed in MO · 2001018683
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 04-27109 (KS)
1315 HOSPITAL DR, St Johnsbury, VT 05819

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Stephen G Nolker Md 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 ID7911906417
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061211000467, I20090304000207
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
90 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
26 services20 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260138
Location4401 Wornall RoadKansas City, MO 64111 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Saint Johnsbury, VT
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number471303
Location1315 Hospital DriveSaint Johnsbury, VT 05819 · Caledonia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 05819 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.80 – $168.48
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.95 – $42.12)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.40 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.84
Typical copayment $24.60 (range $4.52 – $34.46)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$809.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
1315 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1315 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1315 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819
Advanced Practice Midwife
1315 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
1315 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819
Pediatrics
1315 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819
Family Medicine
1315 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1315 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819

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 Stephen Nolker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Nolker is 1477545739. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2005.

Where is Stephen Nolker located?

Stephen Nolker practices at 1315 Hospital Dr, St Johnsbury, VT 05819. The listed phone number is (802) 748-8141.

What is Stephen Nolker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Stephen Nolker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Nolker 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 Stephen Nolker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Medica list Stephen Nolker 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 Stephen Nolker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Nolker is affiliated with St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Nolker was last updated on June 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.