Erica Hessifer, FPMHNP, APRN
NPI 1801262902 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erica Hessifer, FPMHNP, APRN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1801262902).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801262902
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FPMHNP, APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP08490 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
433 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 | 344 | $99 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 50 | $57 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 23 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 16 | $143 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$143 (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 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 146 | 34 |
| Clonazepam | 127 | 20 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 112 | 27 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 112 | 24 |
| Alprazolam | 110 | 22 |
| Lamotrigine | 107 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 104 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,024 across 185 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
- 2015-08-12
- Last updated
- 2023-06-13
- Certified
- 2023-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erica Hessifer's NPI number?
- Erica Hessifer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801262902, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erica Hessifer's specialty?
- Erica Hessifer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Erica Hessifer located?
- Erica Hessifer's practice location on file with NPPES is 333 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Ste 220, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5888.
- What is Erica Hessifer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erica Hessifer is (337) 478-9331.
- Does Erica Hessifer accept Medicare?
- Erica Hessifer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erica Hessifer's NPI active?
- Yes — Erica Hessifer's NPI (1801262902) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.