Lindsey Michelle Nitchals, FNP-BC
Lindsey Michelle Nitchals is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Independence, MO with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lindsey Michelle Nitchals, FNP-BC has been part of the Independence medical community since 2019 in group practice. With 7+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Independence area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.29/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 12% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202377.29/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
206
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+47%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$60 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lindsey Michelle Nitchals's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 20, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
15310 W 78th Ter, Shawnee, KS 66217-9615
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Lindsey Michelle Nitchals
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lindsey Michelle Nitchals for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Independence required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lindsey Michelle Nitchals
NPI records show Dr. Nitchals as active with telehealth listed in Independence, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 932-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lindsey Michelle Nitchals
Practice Location
4000 Cambridge St, Independence, MO 64057-2358
Mailing Address
15310 W 78th Ter, Shawnee, KS 66217-9615
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