Sherletha Nelson, FNP-C
NPI 1346672748 · Family Medicine Physician · Plaquemine, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sherletha Nelson, FNP-C is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Plaquemine, LA (NPI 1346672748).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346672748
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP07234 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
12 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
362 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 104 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $71 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 43 | $50 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 16 | $30 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 433 | 117 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 268 | 75 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 212 | 82 |
| Losartan Potassium | 212 | 55 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 187 | 60 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 178 | 46 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 176 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$172 across 9 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
- 2013-08-07
- Last updated
- 2023-05-30
- Certified
- 2023-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sherletha Nelson's NPI number?
- Sherletha Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346672748, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sherletha Nelson's specialty?
- Sherletha Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sherletha Nelson located?
- Sherletha Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 23845 Church St, Plaquemine, LA 70764-3307.
- What is Sherletha Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sherletha Nelson is (225) 687-2828.
- Does Sherletha Nelson accept Medicare?
- Sherletha Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sherletha Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Sherletha Nelson's NPI (1346672748) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.