Lindsay Viator
NPI 1740644897 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lindsay Viator is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1740644897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740644897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP08587 (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
10 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
429 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 | 250 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 78 | $130 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 27 | $137 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 25 | $33 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 21 | $26 |
| Removal of Spine Bone for Insertion of Neurostimulator Electrode Plate in Spine |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 147 | 69 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 67 | 52 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 47 | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 42 | 40 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 23 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 24 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 3 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
- 2016-04-05
- Last updated
- 2016-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lindsay Viator's NPI number?
- Lindsay Viator's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740644897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lindsay Viator's specialty?
- Lindsay Viator is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lindsay Viator located?
- Lindsay Viator's practice location on file with NPPES is 1614 Wolf Cir, Lake Charles, LA 70605-2348.
- What is Lindsay Viator's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lindsay Viator is (337) 478-9653.
- Does Lindsay Viator accept Medicare?
- Lindsay Viator is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lindsay Viator's NPI active?
- Yes — Lindsay Viator's NPI (1740644897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.