Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. La Vera Nelson, APRN

Nurse Practitioner · Downers Grove, IL

  • NPI 1356988216
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1441 Branding Ave Ste 310
Downers Grove, IL 605155624
(630) 829-1084
fax (630) 829-1040
Additional location
One Ingalls Dr
Harvey, IL 604263591
(708) 331-1360
Mailing address
29373 Network Pl
Chicago, IL 606731293

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 15, 2022
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #209020549

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356988216. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
177
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$17,501
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 58 25 $165
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 38 16 $42
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 33 18 $55
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 25 13 $113
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 23 16 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in Downers Grove Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
50
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,113
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 27 0 $936
Methadone Hcl Generic 12 0 $97
Furosemide Generic 11 0 $80

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. La Vera Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. La Vera Nelson practices Nurse Practitioner in Downers Grove, IL.
Where does Dr. La Vera Nelson practice?
Dr. La Vera Nelson practices at 1441 Branding Ave Ste 310, Downers Grove, IL 605155624. Office phone: 6308291084.
What is Dr. La Vera Nelson's NPI?
Dr. La Vera Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356988216, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. La Vera Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. La Vera Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. La Vera Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99350); Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.