Wayne Cestia, M.D.
NPI 1811105513 · Family Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wayne Cestia, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1811105513).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811105513
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201056 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
4,601 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 616 | $3 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 461 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 416 | $117 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 367 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 360 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 67 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 101 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 94 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 85 | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 83 | 35 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 83 | 24 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 82 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 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
- 2007-05-18
- Last updated
- 2008-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wayne Cestia's NPI number?
- Wayne Cestia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811105513, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wayne Cestia's specialty?
- Wayne Cestia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wayne Cestia located?
- Wayne Cestia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1216 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508-6667.
- What is Wayne Cestia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wayne Cestia is (337) 289-8978.
- Does Wayne Cestia accept Medicare?
- Wayne Cestia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wayne Cestia's NPI active?
- Yes — Wayne Cestia's NPI (1811105513) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.