Jennifer Leigh Defauw

Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Leigh Defauw is a Nurse Practitioner based in Valparaiso, IN with over 4 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(219) 464-9521Valparaiso, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across IN can see Jennifer Leigh Defauw in person in Valparaiso or via virtual visit — no travel required. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 235 Nurse Practitioner providers in INSee all Nurse Practitioner in Valparaiso4+ years experienceNPI since 2022

Older · 1271dNPPES updated 2022-11-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1101 Glendale Blvd # 102a, Valparaiso, IN 46383-3767

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
31%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
25%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Atrial Fibrillation
25%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Heart Failure
22%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 29, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 4 years in practice

    Early-career

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Taxonomy: 363L00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2753 Kerry Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385-0031

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Jennifer Leigh Defauw

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jennifer Leigh Defauw for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Valparaiso required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jennifer Leigh Defauw

NPI records show Dr. Defauw as active with telehealth listed in Valparaiso, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (219) 464-9521.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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