Quick answers
- Does Candie C. Books accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Candie C. Books accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Candie C. Books see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 496 services for Candie C. Books. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Candie C. Books's NPI number?
- 1194334631. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Candie C. Books, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 496 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)283 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)197 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Depression68%
- Anxiety56%
- Diabetes49%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia45%
Practice locations
Addresses where Candie C. Books is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1121 E Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46617 (574) 287‑6501
- 1420 E Douglas Rd, Informe Hc Specialists CreeksideMishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 307‑7200
- 1950 Ridgedale Rd, RSouth Bend, IN 46614 (574) 291‑6722
- 514 16th StBedford, IN 47421 (248) 660‑1220
- 609 Tanglewood LnMishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 277‑2500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Candie C. Books as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Theoria Medical284 clinicians in the group
- Complexcare Medical Group Midwest H PLLC127 clinicians in the group
- Informe Healthcare in LLC14 clinicians in the group
- Informe Healthcare LLC12 clinicians in the group
- Informe HC Specialists LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in South Bend
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Bend, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Theoria Medical
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194334631 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians