VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA, INC.
NPI 1891150934
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Valparaiso, IN

Q: What is Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081H0002X.

Active since December 16, 2015

501 MARQUETTE ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383(219) 462-5195(219) 531-8105 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2019, Jan 16, 2019, Nov 5, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

On this page

About Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. NPPES

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

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA, INC. (NPI 1891150934) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2015. The organization lists Robert J Franko, President & Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891150934

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy2081H0002X

Legal Business NameVISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA, INC.

Location Address501 MARQUETTE STValparaiso, IN 46383

Mailing Address501 Marquette StValparaiso, IN 46383-2508 · (219) 462-5195 · Fax (219) 531-8105

Phone(219) 462-5195

Fax(219) 531-8105

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialRobert J FrankoPresident & Ceo · (219) 531-8053

Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20195 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1891150934 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2081H0002X

Definition

A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

501 MARQUETTE ST, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Open in Google Maps ↗

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Nicole Fornari, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1265997332

1101 GLENDALE BLVD STE 103
Valparaiso, IN 46383

(219) 510-8888

✔ PECOS0.4 mi

Alicia Mcdaniel, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1225797863

601 GATEWAY BLVD N
Chesterton, IN 46304

(219) 921-1444

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.9 mi

Dajauna Young, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1699330910

5125 MONROE ST
Matteson, IL 60443

(773) 368-7717

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 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 Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. is 1891150934. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2015.

Where is Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. located?

Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. is located at 501 Marquette St, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The listed phone number is (219) 462-5195.

What is Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081H0002X.

Is Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Nurse Practitioner, reassign their Medicare billing to Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc.. 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. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. 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 Visiting Nurse Association Of Porter County, Indiana, Inc. was last updated on December 17, 2019. 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.