Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lena van Nimwegen, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Monroe, NC

  • NPI 1578941142
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
600 Hospital Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(980) 993-3100
Additional location
1000 Alexan Dr Apt 304
Durham, NC 277075941
(919) 423-9887

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2018
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2018-01100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578941142. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
732
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$72,145
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 264 261 $166
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 253 212 $8
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 146 144 $115
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 37 37 $198
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 32 31 $69

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Monroe Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
289
Patients
288
Total drug cost
$1,522
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 52 51 $347
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 52 52 $289
Prednisone Generic 44 44 $126
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 37 37 $167
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 35 35 $172
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 25 25 $215
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 21 21 $148
Furosemide Generic 12 12 $11
Azithromycin Generic 11 11 $48

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lena van Nimwegen's medical specialty?
Dr. Lena van Nimwegen practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Monroe, NC.
Where does Dr. Lena van Nimwegen practice?
Dr. Lena van Nimwegen practices at 600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC 28112. Office phone: 9809933100.
What is Dr. Lena van Nimwegen's NPI?
Dr. Lena van Nimwegen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578941142, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lena van Nimwegen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lena van Nimwegen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lena van Nimwegen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.