Demeka Underwood, NP
NPI 1821481516 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Demeka Underwood, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1821481516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821481516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN139755 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 83 | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 54 | 19 |
| Aripiprazole | 53 | 12 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 48 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 47 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 45 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 44 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$325 across 14 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 (2)
- 711 Colonial Dr Ste DBaton Rouge, LA 70806-6549Phone: (225) 246-2162Fax: (225) 300-4797
- 4336 North Blvd Ste 201Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3920Phone: (225) 978-4578
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-05
- Last updated
- 2021-04-23
- Certified
- 2021-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Demeka Underwood's NPI number?
- Demeka Underwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821481516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Demeka Underwood's specialty?
- Demeka Underwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Demeka Underwood located?
- Demeka Underwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 1505 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433-1544.
- What is Demeka Underwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Demeka Underwood is (985) 900-1626.
- Does Demeka Underwood accept Medicare?
- Demeka Underwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Demeka Underwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Demeka Underwood's NPI (1821481516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.