Courtney Nickel, FNP
NPI 1659957876 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Iota, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Courtney Nickel, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Iota, LA (NPI 1659957876).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659957876
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 218941 (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
5 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
106 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 88 | $98 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 18 | $142 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $98–$142 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 45 |
| Methocarbamol | 32 | 32 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 22 | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 15 | 15 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 13 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 13 | 13 |
| Mupirocin | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
- 2021-03-18
- Last updated
- 2021-03-26
- Certified
- 2021-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Courtney Nickel's NPI number?
- Courtney Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659957876, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Courtney Nickel's specialty?
- Courtney Nickel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Courtney Nickel located?
- Courtney Nickel's practice location on file with NPPES is 119 S 5th St, Iota, LA 70543-6105.
- What is Courtney Nickel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Courtney Nickel is (337) 315-0372.
- Does Courtney Nickel accept Medicare?
- Courtney Nickel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Courtney Nickel's NPI active?
- Yes — Courtney Nickel's NPI (1659957876) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.