Celeste Brown, FNP-C
NPI 1770192171 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Celeste Brown, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1770192171).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770192171
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 211815 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
974 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 347 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $99 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 222 | $10 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 78 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 42 | $128 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 252 | 88 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 174 | 40 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 102 | 78 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 95 | 82 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 73 | 24 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 73 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 70 | 44 |
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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2770 3rd Ave Ste 240Lake Charles, LA 70601-8994Phone: (337) 494-4656Fax: (337) 494-4657
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-31
- Last updated
- 2022-09-26
- Certified
- 2022-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Celeste Brown's NPI number?
- Celeste Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770192171, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Celeste Brown's specialty?
- Celeste Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Celeste Brown located?
- Celeste Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 1715 Wolf Cir, Lake Charles, LA 70605-2353.
- What is Celeste Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Celeste Brown is (337) 480-7499.
- Does Celeste Brown accept Medicare?
- Celeste Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Celeste Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Celeste Brown's NPI (1770192171) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.