Laura Blount, FNP
NPI 1295928794 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hammond, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Blount, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hammond, LA (NPI 1295928794).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295928794
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN097188 (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 tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,291 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 448 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 140 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 103 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 86 | $26 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 1-2 Muscles20552 | 85 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 69 | $30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 245 | 67 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 172 | 119 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 73 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 64 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 57 | 53 |
| Pregabalin | 50 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2007-08-20
- Last updated
- 2010-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Blount's NPI number?
- Laura Blount's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295928794, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Blount's specialty?
- Laura Blount is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Blount located?
- Laura Blount's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 J.w. Davis Drive, Hammond, LA 70403.
- What is Laura Blount's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Blount is (985) 350-6505.
- Does Laura Blount accept Medicare?
- Laura Blount is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Blount's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Blount's NPI (1295928794) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.