Dr. Mary F. Vanko
Last updated: Jul 10, 2009

Dr. Mary F. Vanko

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 34 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)
  • Graduation year: 1987
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1700856556

Dr. Mary F. Vanko M.D.

Obstetrician and Gynecologist

She is located at 280 East 90th Drive Easton Court 2nd Floor West Side in Merrillville, IN 46410. Can help patients with the following: Aphasia, Nerve Damage, Peripheral Nerve Tumors, Pregnancy, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), Urinary Retention. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700856556. Appointment can be made via the phone number (219) 769-7650. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Mary Frances Vanko, being an obstetrician and gynecologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Mary F. Vanko.

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amenorrhea
  • Amnesia
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Aphasia
  • Autism
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Blood in Urine
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Damage
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Braxton Hicks Contractions
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Cancer
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN)
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
  • Chlamydia
  • Claudication
  • Cluster Headaches
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Concussion
  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dementia
  • Double Vision
  • Dyslexia
  • Dystonia
  • Early Onset Alzheimers
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Encephalitis
  • Encephalopathy
  • Endometriosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Face Blindness
  • Fainting
  • Febrile Seizure
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Group B Streptococcal Infection (GBS)
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
  • Gynecological Exam
  • Head Injury
  • Headache
  • Herniated Disc
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Huntington's Disease (HD)
  • Infertility
  • Labor and Birth
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Mad Cow Disease
  • Meningitis
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Cramps
  • Meralgia Paresthetica
  • Migraine
  • Miscarriage
  • Morning Sickness
  • Motion Sickness
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
  • Nerve Damage
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Overactive Bladder (OAB)
  • PANDAS
  • Paralysis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Perimenopause
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Placenta Previa
  • Polio
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
  • Pregnancy
  • Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Prenatal Care
  • Progressive Neurological Disorders
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Sciatica
  • Seizures
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
  • Stroke
  • Tardive Dyskinesia
  • Tension Headache
  • Tics
  • Tinnitus
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Tremor
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
  • Urinary Incontinence (UI)
  • Urinary Retention
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Uterine Growths
  • VBAC
  • Vaginal Atrophy and Dryness
  • Vaginal Bleeding
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Vaginal Pain
  • Vaginitis
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular Testing
  • Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Women's Health
  • Yeast Infection

Procedures Performed by Dr. Mary F. Vanko

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Mary F. Vanko as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Mary F. Vanko is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Mary F. Vanko is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology (also registered under: Practitioner - General Practice, Practitioner - Family Practice, Practitioner - Urology) .

Bills through: Women's Care Associates.p.c.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Vertical Pharmaceuticals $659
AbbVie $597
Pacira Pharmaceuticals $533

Other

Food and Beverage $4881
Other $539
Consulting $350
Promotional Speaking or Service $217
Travel and Lodging $119

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB)

Graduated in 1987

Additional Specialities

  • General Practitioner
  • Neurologist

Affiliated practices

Women's Care Associatespc
280 East 90th Drive
Merrillville, 46410 IN
(219) 769-7650

Affiliated hospitals

ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC
1500 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, 46342 IN
(219) 942-0551
FRANCISCAN HEALTH CROWN POINT
1201 S MAIN ST
CROWN POINT, 46307 IN
(219) 757-6100
METHODIST HOSPITALS INC
600 GRANT ST
GARY, 46402 IN
(219) 886-4000
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
901 MACARTHUR BLVD
MUNSTER, 46321 IN
(219) 836-1600

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Mary Frances Vanko treat?

Dr. Mary Frances Vanko provides treatment for Aphasia, Nerve Damage, Peripheral Nerve Tumors, Pregnancy, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), Urinary Retention. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Mary Frances Vanko?

Dr. Mary Frances Vanko's office is located at 280 East 90th Drive Easton Court 2nd Floor West Side in Merrillville, IN 46410.

Does Dr. Mary Frances Vanko accept patients with Ambetter Health?

Yes, Dr. Mary Frances Vanko is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Mary Frances Vanko affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Mary Frances Vanko is affiliated with ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Mary Frances Vanko have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Mary Frances Vanko is affiliated with Women's Care Associatespc.