Katherine Hanks, FNP
NPI 1346503828 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Hanks, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1346503828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346503828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP06878 (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
14 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
471 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 289 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 76 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $71 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 22 | $26 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 22 | $11 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 107 | 63 |
| Gabapentin | 85 | 58 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 77 | 58 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 51 | 48 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 50 | 36 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | 32 |
| Pregabalin | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$384 across 13 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
- 2012-06-20
- Last updated
- 2021-03-11
- Certified
- 2021-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Hanks's NPI number?
- Katherine Hanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346503828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Hanks's specialty?
- Katherine Hanks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Hanks located?
- Katherine Hanks's practice location on file with NPPES is 1747 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70605-5362.
- What is Katherine Hanks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Hanks is (337) 721-7236.
- Does Katherine Hanks accept Medicare?
- Katherine Hanks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Hanks's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Hanks's NPI (1346503828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.