DR. VANESSA ELAINE COULTER APRN, CNP
NPI 1609227909
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Fargo, ND

Active since June 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3902 13TH AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103(701) 364-8900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2021, Feb 5, 2020, Jun 28, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Vanessa Elaine Coulter Aprn, Cnp NPPES

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

DR. VANESSA ELAINE COULTER APRN, CNP (NPI 1609227909) is an individual family provider in Fargo, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (R36639) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609227909
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VANESSA ELAINE COULTERCredential: APRN, CNP
Location Address3902 13TH AVE SFargo, ND 58103-3357
Mailing Address3902 13th Ave SFargo, ND 58103-3357 · (701) 364-8900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1609227909 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in ND · R36639
3902 13TH AVE S, Fargo, ND 58103

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Vanessa Elaine Lien

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vanessa Elaine Coulter Aprn, Cnp 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 ID4385930171
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160902000945
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Vanessa Coulter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
3902 13TH AVE S STE 3704
Fargo, ND 58103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 617 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
7151 15TH ST S
Fargo, ND 58104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 15 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
34 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Essentia Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350070
Location3000 32nd Ave SouthFargo, ND 58104 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58103 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

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.

Optometrist
3902 13TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3902 13TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103
Family Medicine
3902 13TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3902 13TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103
Physician Assistant
3902 13TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103
Hearing Instrument Specialist
3902 13TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3902 13TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103
Family Medicine
3902 13TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103

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 Vanessa Coulter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Coulter is 1609227909. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2016. The provider is also known as Vanessa Elaine Lien.

Where is Vanessa Coulter located?

Vanessa Coulter practices at 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103. The listed phone number is (701) 364-8900.

What is Vanessa Coulter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Vanessa Coulter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa Coulter 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vanessa Coulter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vanessa Coulter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Innovis Health LLC (Fargo, ND) and Dakota Family Services (Fargo, ND). 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 Vanessa Coulter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vanessa Coulter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Sanford Health Plan list Vanessa Coulter 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 Vanessa Coulter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vanessa Coulter is affiliated with Essentia Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanessa Coulter was last updated on June 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.