Deana Knighten, FNP
NPI 1083960355 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deana Knighten, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1083960355).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083960355
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP06912 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 351 | 68 |
| Lisinopril | 233 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 224 | 44 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 217 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 211 | 42 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 162 | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$405 across 27 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-24
- Last updated
- 2013-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deana Knighten's NPI number?
- Deana Knighten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083960355, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deana Knighten's specialty?
- Deana Knighten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Deana Knighten located?
- Deana Knighten's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5727.
- What is Deana Knighten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deana Knighten is (337) 436-3813.
- Does Deana Knighten accept Medicare?
- Deana Knighten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deana Knighten's NPI active?
- Yes — Deana Knighten's NPI (1083960355) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.