Carita Pinkston, M.D.
NPI 1861889966 · Occupational Medicine Physician · Harahan, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carita Pinkston, M.D. is a Occupational Medicine Physician provider in Harahan, LA (NPI 1861889966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861889966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Occupational Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 305321 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-16
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2025-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carita Pinkston's NPI number?
- Carita Pinkston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861889966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carita Pinkston's specialty?
- Carita Pinkston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Occupational Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carita Pinkston located?
- Carita Pinkston's practice location on file with NPPES is 5800 Plauche St, Harahan, LA 70123-4122.
- What is Carita Pinkston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carita Pinkston is (504) 779-2667.
- Does Carita Pinkston accept Medicare?
- Carita Pinkston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carita Pinkston's NPI active?
- Yes — Carita Pinkston's NPI (1861889966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.