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MD HEALTHCARE DIRECT
NPI 1508493669
Internal Medicine in Merrillville, IN

Active since March 26, 2020
5330 HARRISON STREET, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 712-3657 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Md Healthcare Direct NPPES

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

MD HEALTHCARE DIRECT (NPI 1508493669) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Merrillville, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. The organization lists Okechi Nwabara, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508493669
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameMD HEALTHCARE DIRECT
Location Address5330 HARRISON STREETMerrillville, IN 46410-1465
Mailing Address5330 Harrison StreetMerrillville, IN 46410-1465 · (219) 712-3657
Phone(219) 712-3657
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialOkechi NwabaraCeo · (219) 712-7375
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2020
✔ NPI 1508493669 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
5330 HARRISON STREET, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Md Healthcare Direct is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to MD Healthcare Direct, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Stephanie Bandy, APN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306224597
3229 BROADWAY AVE. SUITE 205
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 531-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi

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

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 MD Healthcare Direct's NPI number?

The NPI number for MD Healthcare Direct is 1508493669. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2020.

Where is MD Healthcare Direct located?

MD Healthcare Direct is located at 5330 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 712-3657.

What is MD Healthcare Direct's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is MD Healthcare Direct enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. MD Healthcare Direct is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through MD Healthcare Direct?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Nurse Practitioner) reassigns their Medicare billing to MD Healthcare Direct. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does MD Healthcare Direct accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list MD Healthcare Direct 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 MD Healthcare Direct was last updated on March 26, 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.